VALDOSTA — On Monday, Dontravius Nelson was shot by a passing car on the 700 block of Langdale Dr. around 4:15 p.m.

Valdosta investigators reported that Nelson said a vehicle pulled up next to him while he was walking down the road. Nelson tried to run but one of the people in the vehicle shot him in the arm.

Nelson signaled another passing vehicle and was taken to South Georgia Medical Center for the treatment of his wound.

Valdosta Today will have more information as the investigation continues.