In the late-night hours of Friday, April 17, 2026, the life of Rickie Temmis, a 27-year-old man from Dothan, Alabama, was tragically cut short by a fatal gunshot wound. His body was discovered the following morning, just before 9:00 a.m., lying in the front yard of a residence in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive in the Cloverdale subdivision. The Dothan Police Department responded to a call about a person down and, upon arrival, determined that Temmis was deceased.
The area on Owens Street and Mauldin Drive quickly became an active crime scene as investigators found approximately 10 shell casings in the roadway, signaling a homicide investigation.
The community was left to mourn a man known for his vibrant spirit and love for life. A graduate of Northview High School's class of 2018, Rickie went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Valdosta State University. He was a devoted member of the Dothan Community Church and had a passion for traveling, basketball, and photography. He was remembered for his warm smile, expressive eyes, and his ability to connect with others. Above all, he was cherished for the love he showed his family, including his beloved son, Kaison.
As investigators worked to piece together the final moments of Temmis's life, they actively followed multiple leads and requested public assistance, asking for any home surveillance footage from the area on the night of the shooting. Their efforts led to a significant development in the case within days.
On April 22, 2026, the Dothan Police Department announced that an arrest had been made in connection with the murder of Rickie Temmis. The suspect taken into custody was a 14-year-old juvenile, who has since been charged with murder. Due to the suspect's age, authorities have not released any identifying information. Under Alabama law, it is possible for a 14-year-old to be tried as an adult in a murder case through a discretionary transfer by a juvenile judge, though no such transfer has been initiated at this time. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Rickie Temmis remains ongoing.
