Prominent Phenix City dentist arrested after allegedly shooting HVACR technician in argument
An investigation is underway by law enforcement after a prominent Phenix City dentist allegedly shot an HVACR technician on Monday afternoon over the parking of a vehicle.
According to multiple sources, Doctor Hugh Ogletree, 73, had gotten into an alleged argument with the HVACR technician, who works at Riley’s Heating and Air, when Doctor Hugh Ogletree apparently fired shots on 4th Place between Knowles Road and Seale Road around 6:30-7:00 P.M. on Monday. The technician, who remains unidentified, was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional with at least one gunshot wound.
Ogletree was booked into the Russell County Jail on charges related to the incident. A mugshot was not available, due to the Russell County jail mugshots not being updated since June 22nd. No other details have been confirmed. This story is developing and information could change (either added or redacted) at any time.
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