Topline: A late-night attack in Blount County left two people seriously hurt and landed a 22-year-old Alabama man in jail on multiple felony charges.
Published: June 25, 2026 7:30 am ET
Randy Shaw
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BLOUNT COUNTY, AL — Authorities say a Warrior man armed with a machete broke into a vehicle and a home before repeatedly striking a man and woman during a violent June 11 attack that now has him facing two counts of attempted murder.
Court records identify the defendant as Aliahis James Dewayne Doss, 22. Investigators said the alleged attack happened around 11:30 p.m. on June 11.
According to ABC 33/40 and WBRC, court documents allege Doss unlawfully entered Thomas Lynn Lowe’s dwelling with the intent to commit attempted murder and repeatedly struck Lowe and Barbie Ann Christine Jones with a machete. Both victims were reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Authorities also allege Doss broke into Lowe’s silver 2006 GMC Envoy with the intent to commit a felony or theft.
Doss was arrested June 18 and charged with two counts of attempted murder, first-degree burglary, and breaking and entering a vehicle.
Jail records show he is being held in the Blount County Jail without bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing scheduled for June 25 at 11 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Police Say a Man Broke Into a Home and Attacked Two People With a Machete
A late-night attack in Blount County left two people seriously hurt and landed a 22-year-old Alabama man in jail on multiple felony charges.
By Randy Shaw
Published: June 25, 2026 7:30 am ET
BLOUNT COUNTY, AL — Authorities say a Warrior man armed with a machete broke into a vehicle and a home before repeatedly striking a man and woman during a violent June 11 attack that now has him facing two counts of attempted murder.
Court records identify the defendant as Aliahis James Dewayne Doss, 22. Investigators said the alleged attack happened around 11:30 p.m. on June 11.
According to ABC 33/40 and WBRC, court documents allege Doss unlawfully entered Thomas Lynn Lowe’s dwelling with the intent to commit attempted murder and repeatedly struck Lowe and Barbie Ann Christine Jones with a machete. Both victims were reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Authorities also allege Doss broke into Lowe’s silver 2006 GMC Envoy with the intent to commit a felony or theft.
Doss was arrested June 18 and charged with two counts of attempted murder, first-degree burglary, and breaking and entering a vehicle.
Jail records show he is being held in the Blount County Jail without bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing scheduled for June 25 at 11 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police Say a Man Broke Into a Home and Attacked Two People With a Machete
A late-night attack in Blount County left two people seriously hurt and landed a 22-year-old Alabama man in jail on multiple felony charges.
By Randy Shaw
Published: June 25, 2026 7:30 am ET
BLOUNT COUNTY, AL — Authorities say a Warrior man armed with a machete broke into a vehicle and a home before repeatedly striking a man and woman during a violent June 11 attack that now has him facing two counts of attempted murder.
Court records identify the defendant as Aliahis James Dewayne Doss, 22. Investigators said the alleged attack happened around 11:30 p.m. on June 11.
According to ABC 33/40 and WBRC, court documents allege Doss unlawfully entered Thomas Lynn Lowe’s dwelling with the intent to commit attempted murder and repeatedly struck Lowe and Barbie Ann Christine Jones with a machete. Both victims were reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Authorities also allege Doss broke into Lowe’s silver 2006 GMC Envoy with the intent to commit a felony or theft.
Doss was arrested June 18 and charged with two counts of attempted murder, first-degree burglary, and breaking and entering a vehicle.
Jail records show he is being held in the Blount County Jail without bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing scheduled for June 25 at 11 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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