Dothan Man Killed in Pike County Event Venue Shooting

A man in his early 20s from Dothan was killed in a shooting at the Hideaway Events center in Pike County near Troy during a large party attended by 300 to 350 people from various Alabama cities. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, and deputies who were already nearby responded quickly to the incident, finding the victim deceased near the front door. Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas expressed concerns about the venue, noting it lacked a business or liquor license and had been under watch due to fears of violence at such events. The sheriff highlighted challenges in the investigation due to the attendees dispersing after the shooting, with many coming from up to 150 miles away. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Pike County Sheriff's Office to aid the ongoing investigation. The incident follows a pattern of violent events at unlicensed venues in southeast Alabama, prompting calls for stronger regulations.