A Dothan man who pleaded guilty to shooting someone in the hip received a suspended sentence and five years of probation on Wednesday.
Circuit Court Judge Michael Conaway gave Antonio Evans Harrison, 20, of LaGrand Drive, a 10-year prison sentence, which he will serve if he violates his probation.
Harrison told the court during the hearing he only fired the gun because several people were coming after him.
Attorney Mark Johnson said his client had no criminal record, and only fired the gun in self-defense.
Dothan police arrested Harrison in September 2009 and charged him with felony first-degree assault. He pleaded guilty to the charge in July.
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