Baldwin County Deputies Investigating After Dogs Shot in Magnolia Springs
By Rick McCann
March 21, 2026
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where someone shot two dogs, killing one.
Investigators combed the area along Brantley Lane for bullet casings or other evidence that would reveal clues as to who was responsible for the senseless act.
Melissa LaCoste was at work when she received a call from neighbors letting her know about gunshots in the area. When she arrived home later that afternoon, she found that one dog, “Prissy” was deceased and a second dog suffering from a gunshot wound to her leg.
Unfortunately, a veterinarian had to amputate the leg.
The sheriff’s office said they have some information regarding the incident and a security camera captured images of a black pickup truck believed to be driven by the person who fired the shots, but LaCoste said that she doesn’t recognize the vehicle.
There’s no explanation at this time as to why the person would target these two dogs specifically.
In Alabama, it is generally illegal to shoot a dog solely for trespassing or roaming at large. However, under Alabama Code § 13A-11-246, a person may legally kill a dog or cat found off the owner’s premises if the animal is threatening or causing immediate physical injury to a person, pets, or livestock.
Roaming dogs at large has become a larger issue in the county in recent areas as rural areas are becoming more populated and homes are closing together.
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