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Phenix City Apartment Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Woman Critically Injured

Police attribute the gunfire to an argument, with a person of interest developed in an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the deceased as LeNorris Boyd Jr. of Dothan, with the Russell County Coroner’s Office pronouncing him dead at the scene.
  • The shooting occurred Monday night at Brookwood Park Apartments in Phenix City, according to police.
  • Capt. Skip Lassiter said the wounded woman was shot in the lower extremities and first responders controlled the bleeding before transport.
  • The woman was taken to a hospital in Columbus, Georgia, where her injuries were reported as appearing to be life-threatening.
  • Investigators say they have developed a person of interest and have not released that individual’s identity.