Officials investigate Blakely party shooting, 1 injured and arrest made
Information was received that potential suspects fled to neighboring counties.
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - Shots fired at a party in Blakely late Saturday night left one injured and suspects arrested, Blakely police said.
The shooting happened Saturday, April 13 at around 11:00 p.m. during a large party at the Westview residence in the 40th block of Westview Drive.
According to the Blakely Police Department (BPD) when officers arrived, additional gunfire was heard and numerous vehicles were seen leaving the area. A 21-year-old was found injured from a gunshot and taken to the hospital.
Information was obtained about two vehicles from neighboring counties that were reported to be involved in the shooting. As a result, the individuals were detained in both Miller and Seminole Counties, with potential evidence recovered from both vehicles.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested shortly after to assist in the investigation.
At this time, some individuals have been arrested for unrelated charges, or detained as suspects in the shooting. Arrest warrants have not been made, and the identity of any suspects arrested in connection with this shooting incident will be released once any warrants are issued.
The Early County Sheriff’s Office, Miller County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Colquitt Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol assisted in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Blakely Police Department at (229) 723-3414 or the GBI Region 15 Office at (229) 777-2080.
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