Release:

On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 1:58 am., Valdosta Police Department Patrol Officers responded to the parking lot of Vibez Nightclub, 2159 Bemiss Road, after receiving 911 calls for a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 19-year-old male, with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers immediately began to render first aid to the victim, until EMS arrived on scene and transported him to South Georgia Medical Center. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives from the Valdosta Police Department Person’s Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Personnel from the Valdosta Lowndes Regional Crime Laboratory responded to the scene and began an investigation.

Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and processing the evidence collected on the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation and if anyone has any information, please call the Bureau of Investigations at 229-293-3145 or the tip line at 229-293-3091.