DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)— Dothan police have confirmed that Kevone Devontay Smith, 21, of Dothan, has turned himself in to police custody.
According to a release from DPD, during an ongoing investigation into the murder of Samuel Jeffrey Gray, 35, of Dothan, police identified Smith as the main suspect.
The murder occurred on November 9 in the 800 Block of Miles Lane. After arriving on the scene, officers found Gray lying dead in the middle of the street. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Smith is charged with one count of Capital Murder and two counts of Intimidating a Witness. He currently has no bond.
Dothan Police Department Press Release:
Update: Kevone Devontay Smith turned himself in to the Dothan Police Department. He has now officially been charged with one count of Capital Murder and two counts of Intimidating a Witness. He has no bond at this time. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Dothan Communication Center received a report of an individual shot in the 800 block of Miles Lane. Dothan Fire and Rescue along with Dothan Police Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim lying in the middle of the roadway. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures but determined the individual was deceased. The victim, 35-year-old, Samuel Jeffrey Gray, of Dothan, had suffered a gunshot wound to the upper torso. This has been an ongoing investigation since that time. After much time and effort, we have identified a suspect involved in this incident. Kevone Devontay Smith, 21 years old of Dothan, currently has one outstanding warrant for Capital Murder and two outstanding warrants for Intimidating a Witness. He is being sought by the Dothan Police Department. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Smith is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000. The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.”
DPD Press Release
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