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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

UPDATE: Dothan Police investagating murder at Primetime club, arrest made

Travarius Dewaunkalis Daniel, black male, 30 years of age, of Birmingham, Alabama was arrested and charged with Murder with no bond.

Travarius Dewaunkalis Daniel
On January 22, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a fight involving multiple people at Primetime, 230 East Powell Street at 3:17 a.m. While responding, officers were updated approximately ten shots had been fired. Seconds later that information was further updated to a firearm assault. Upon arrival, police found the victim, Anthony Robinson, lying in front of the club suffering from a gunshot wound in the chest. Robinson was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injury a short time later.

Upon arrival, police say Primetime was declared a crime scene. Officers began a diligent effort that continued throughout the day and night to document patrons present during the shooting as well as collect and photograph evidence. Police conducted over fifty interviews and served numerous search warrants of vehicles present at the club. Investigators stated the handling of such a large scene involving many people was conducted very thoroughly had a significant impact on the outcome of this homicide investigation.

Police say they have now identified and arrested the shooter in this case. Investigators say at approximately 3:00 a.m. an altercation occurred in front of the club involving multiple subjects to include the suspect, Travarius Daniel, and the victim, Anthony Robinson. During the fight, Daniel pulled a handgun and fatally shot Robinson. Daniel then ran across the roadway where he fired two additional rounds. Daniel then unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry into a nearby business then proceeded back to Primetime where he was detained by police during the immediate investigation. Daniel has remained in police custody as the prime suspect while investigators have worked to gather evidence and witness statements.

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