DOTHAN, AL. (THECOUNT) — Shamel Hagler, of Dothan, Alabama, has been identified as the victim in a Wednesday fatal shooting in Dothan. Justin Cordelro Britt, 34, is being sought in the deadly incident.

Hagler, 25, was fatally shot early Wednesday morning in Dothan.

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According to reports, Hagler was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds on Monroe Street near lake Street in Dothan early Wednesday morning.

Hagler was pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Court records show that Britt, who police believe was the gunman, has previous arrests for weapons violations, illegal drugs, robbery, forgery, and obstructing justice.

Tips can be phoned to 334-793-7000 or 334-793-0215.

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Geo quick facts: Dothan is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh largest city in Alabama, with a population of 65,496 at the 2010 census – Wikipedia.