On a day meant for gratitude and togetherness, a wave of violence shattered the peace in Dothan, Alabama, leaving a family to mourn the loss of a young man. Antwan Shonquez Register, a 19-year-old male, was fatally shot on the evening of Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, 2023. The incident unfolded in the 4000 block of Richland Road, where a firearm assault was reported to the Dothan-Houston County Emergency Operations Center at approximately 10:07 PM.
Upon their arrival, Dothan Police Officers and Dothan Fire and Rescue personnel found Register with a gunshot wound to his upper torso and immediately began life-saving measures. He was then rushed to Southeast Health for further medical attention. Despite the efforts of emergency responders and medical staff, Antwan Shonquez Register succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Known affectionately as 'Twan,' he was a graduate of Dothan High School's class of 2022 and was remembered for his love of music and the joy he brought to his family and friends.
The Dothan Police Department launched an immediate and thorough investigation into the homicide. Their efforts quickly led to the identification of a suspect. Investigators determined that 23-year-old Julius Ralph Brown was responsible for the shooting death of Register. Just two days after the fatal shooting, on Friday, November 24, 2023, Brown turned himself in to the Dothan Police Department at approximately 6:00 PM. His surrender was facilitated with the assistance of the Houston County Sheriff's Department and members of his own family.
Following his surrender, Julius Ralph Brown was arrested and has been charged with one count of Murder. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail without bond. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have asked anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Dothan Police Department.
