DOTHAN, Ala. — A man from Hartford is dead after an apparent suicide during an interaction with police on Sunday evening. The Geneva County Coroner, Donny Adkinson, confirmed the incident took place on North Second Avenue, where Hartford Police had been called to investigate a report of a suspicious individual.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located the man, who, during the encounter, reportedly used a box cutter to cut his own throat. Despite efforts to provide medical aid, the man was transported to Flowers Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not yet released the man’s name, pending notification of next of kin. Few details about the situation have been made public at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and local officials are working to piece together the events that led to the tragedy.
Geneva County law enforcement and the Coroner’s Office continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
