Shawn Bernard Callins
Birth: August 7, 1983
Death: May 25, 2019
Obituary
Shawn was born in Dothan, Alabama to the parents of Ralph Callins and Judy Dawsey Callins.
He attended Headland Elementary School and Dothan City School. During his lifetime, he was employed at WRC and Northside Wal-Mart until he became disabled. Shawn was a very kind hearted and generous young man. He was loved by many people. Shawn attended Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.
Shawn was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: R.B Robison; maternal grandmother and grandfather: Theodis Sr. and Lillie Dawsey.
He leaves to cherish his memories father: Ralph Callins; mother: Judy Dawsey Callins; grandmother: Maddie Outsey; thirteen aunts: Patricia Williams, Debra Brady, Wanda (Bobby) Foster, Rhonda Robison, Mary Dawsey, Cathy Dawsey, Karen (James) Coleman, Brenda (Jerry, Jr) Sanders, Ruthie (Jacob) Hutchson, Sharon Stapleton, Terrio (Melvin) Jones, Cheryl Dozier and Sylvia (Frank) White; three uncles: Aundre Outsey, Victor Outsey, and Theodis Dawsey Jr.; two great aunts: Thelma Dawsey and Katie Poke; god-daughter: Elistiah McCree; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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DothanEagle.com
From staff reports – May 25, 2019 Updated May 26, 2019
Two wounded in Florida Avenue shooting
Police are investigating an early Saturday afternoon shooting that left two people wounded in northeast Dothan.
Lt. Rachel David said officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of Florida Avenue.
Upon arrival they located a male and a female with gunshot wounds. The two were taken to Southeast Health.
David said investigators were gathering information at the scene. Anyone with information on the shooting should contact the police department.
The 1:55 p.m. call came across as a firearm assault with moderate injuries.
David said they had several witness reports that there were several people running from the area, but it wasn’t clear whether they were running from the situation or running as a part of the situation.
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WSFA.COM
WSFA Staff | May 26, 2019 at 4:17 PM CDT – Updated May 26 at 4:17 PM
2 arrested in Dothan shooting turned homicide
DOTHAN, Ala. (WSFA) – Two suspects have been charged with murder after a shooting in Dothan Saturday turned into a homicide.
According to the Dothan Police Department, officers responded to the 400 block of Florida Avenue where they found two people who had been shot. The victims were taken to a local medical facility for treatment, where one of them died from injuries sustained. The other is in critical condition.
Dothan Police have arrested two suspects and charged them with murder, but police advise the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. Police ask that anyone with information call 334-615-3000.
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DothanEagle.com
From staff reports May 26, 2019 Updated May 26, 2019
Two charged with murder in firearm assault on Florida Avenue
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a firearm assault that left one person dead and another in critical condition.
Dothan Police responded about 1:55 p.m. Saturday to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of Florida Avenue. Two people – a male and a female – suffered gunshot wounds and were in critical condition.
Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd said Shawn Callins, 35, of Dothan, died about 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Southeast Health. The other victim was listed in critical condition on Sunday.
Chief Steve Parrish will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday at the police department to answer questions regarding the shooting.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.
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WSFA.com
WSFA Staff | May 27, 2019 at 12:02 PM CDT – Updated May 27 at 9:04 PM
1 man dead, pregnant woman injured in Dothan shooting
DOTHAN, Ala. (WSFA) – We’re learning more details surrounding a Dothan shooting that left one person dead and a pregnant woman critically injured.
Dothan police say two 18-year-olds have been charged in the shooting and robbery that took place Saturday. Willie Gerome Blackmon and Kaleb Tyreak Tubbs are each charged with capital murder and attempted murder.
Police say officers responded to the 400 block of Florida Avenue where they found two people who had been shot multiple times. The victims have been identified as Shawn Bernard Callins and Kenisha Lashea Lee.
Callins was transported to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Lee, who was six and a half months pregnant, was airlifted to a Florida Hospital for treatment. The baby was removed through an emergency c-section. Lee and the infant remain in critical condition, police say.
An investigation into the shooting revealed the suspects forced their way into the apartment in an attempt to commit a robbery. Once inside, they began shooting at the victims, striking each one multiple times. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.
The Dothan Police Department says it is still searching for two more suspects. No other details have been released.
Both Blackmon and Tubbs are in custody at the Houston County Jail under no bond.
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DothanEagle.com
Michele Forehand May 27, 2019 Updated Jun 21, 2019
Dothan teens charged with murder in Florida Avenue shooting
Two Dothan teens face capital murder and attempted murder in a Saturday shooting on Florida Avenue.
Willie Blackmon, 18, and Kaleb Tubbs, 18, both of Dothan were arrested Sunday, May 26, and charged with capital murder and attempted murder for the shooting death of Shawn Bernard Callins, 35, of Dothan. Kanesha Lee, 31, of Dothan, was critically injured.
Dothan Police responded at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, May 25, to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of Florida Avenue. Two people – a male and a female – suffered gunshot wounds and were in critical condition.
According to Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish it was determined during the investigation the suspects forced their way in the front door. Once inside the home, the suspects began shooting at the victims. Both victims were struck multiple times.
Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd said Callins died about 3:30 p.m., Saturday in the emergency room at Southeast Health.
Lee was shot in both legs and femur, shattering her femur. Lee was air lifted to a Florida hospital for treatment of her injuries. Lee was six months pregnant. Once arriving at the Florida hospital an emergency c-section was performed to deliver the baby. The baby is in NICU in critical condition. Lee remains in the ICU in critical condition with a rod and guide in her femur.
“From my understanding, the crime which lead to the death of Mr. Callins and critically injured Ms. Lee was robbery,” said Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.
Blackman and Tubbs are in the Houston County Jail with no bond.
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DothanFirst.com
Robert Smith | Paige Weeks | Nathaniel Rodriguez
Posted: May 25, 2019 03:14 PM CDT
Updated: May 29, 2019 06:55 PM CDT
Fourth suspect captured in Florida Avenue shooting
The name of the third suspect in the Florida Avenue Shooting has been released.
Tuesday night, Dothan investigators searched for David Markel Key at a home in Abbeville due to his supposed involvement the death of Shawn Bernard Callins and the assault on Kenisha Lee, who was pregnant at the time.
After arriving, police chased Key into the woods, finding him soon after with help from Alabama Department of Corrections Canine Team and the United States Marshall Service.
Key is charged with two counts of capital murder for the burglary and robbery. Key was also charged with one count of Attempted Murder.
He now joins Willie Blackmon and Kaleb Tubbs as suspects in the case, each in jail without bond.
1:39 p.m. The fourth suspect Carlos Lindsey was captured in Enterprise.
UPDATED 5/28/19:
A third suspect in Saturday’s Florida Avenue murder was captured around 7 p.m. in Henry County after a six-hour long manhunt.
Tuesday evening, Dothan police, U.S. Marshals, Henry County investigators and Alabama Department of Corrections’ tracking K-9s teamed up as they searched for the suspect.
At this time, the suspect’s name has not been confirmed.
UPDATE:
This is now a murder investigation. One victim, a male, is dead. The other, a female, was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital. No further details are available at this time other than DPD is searching for suspects in this case.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — According to Lt. Rachel David, the Dothan Police Department received an initial call about shots fired around 2 p.m. A little after, the dispatch center updated officers about possible gunshot victims in a residence on Florida Avenue.
Officers arrived on the scene quickly and located two people suffering from gunshot wounds inside of the house. Officers along with the paramedics immediately went into life-saving actions.
Officers are currently canvassing the area for witnesses and getting information. The K-9 team ran tracks and cleared nearby residences.
At the moment, there are no suspects. If you have any helpful information involving this incident, call the dispatch center at 615-3000. More information is expected later.
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