Chambers County man injured, Opelika man arrested in Saturday shooting
A Chambers County man is injured and an Opelika man is facing charges after a shooting in Cusseta.
Chambers County Deputies responded to the 3000 block of Chambers County Road 267 in reference to a person suffering from a gun shot wound on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at approximately 9:45 P.M.
On arrival Deputies found the victim Billy Holloway suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen area. He was transported to Piedmont Medical Center where he is still being treated for his injuries.
A description of the suspect and vehicle was given out to surrounding agencies. City Of Lafayette Officers observed a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle and performed a traffic stop on the vehicle.
The Officer observed the occupant of the vehicle toss a gun under the vehicle while on the traffic stop.
Douglas Lamar Frazier 43, of Opelika was arrested on unrelated charges and transported to the Chambers County Detention Facility.
After further investigation, it was determined that Frazier was involved in the scene on County Road 267.
Frazier was then arrested for Assault 1st and booked into the Chambers County Detention Facility.
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