Mitchell Dean Wilson Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Dothan, Alabama, is currently wanted on active arrest warrants following an incident that occurred on September 27, 2026. The Dothan Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Hodgesville Road after receiving reports of a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower leg. Upon arrival, officers treated Wilson and transported him to a local hospital for medical care. Initially, Wilson informed law enforcement that an unknown individual emerged from a nearby wooded area and opened fire with a handgun, striking him in the leg. However, criminal investigators quickly began scrutinizing the account, noting discrepancies between Wilson’s narrative and the physical evidence. A thorough examination of the wound’s trajectory, location, and angle revealed that the injuries did not align with the reported version of events. Instead, the evidence strongly suggested the gunshot was either self-inflicted or fired at close range. As the investigation progressed, police recovered the firearm involved during the execution of a search warrant at Wilson’s residence. Confronted with the evidence, Wilson eventually admitted that he had shot himself while improperly handling the weapon. He further confessed that he fabricated the story about an intruder because his previous criminal convictions legally prohibited him from possessing or handling a firearm. Consequently, Wilson has been charged with one count of false reporting to law enforcement and one count of certain persons forbidden to carry a firearm. Although he remained hospitalized for treatment while the investigation continued, he is now at large. The Dothan Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Wilson’s whereabouts to contact them immediately at 334-793-0215. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP or via the P3TIPS.com portal. Authorities emphasize the importance of public assistance in locating Wilson to ensure community safety and bring the suspect into custody.