Dothan Police rule recent shooting a justifiable homicide | Crime

DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Dothan Police have ruled the death of Colby Aguilar a justifiable homicide.

Aguilar's death was a result of a shooting stemming from the March 19th robbery of "Yo Way" clothing store in Dothan.

According to investigators, Aguilar went into the store, selected several items and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. The store's owner followed Aguilar outside the store and confronted him in an effort to recover the property.  Aguilar drew a gun on the owner as he was getting into his vehicle. The store owner then drew his own gun and shot Aguilar twice.

Although he was injured, Aguilar got into his vehicle and tried to drive off, but crashed the vehicle into a brick column. Aguilar was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead on the scene.

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