VALDOSTA – Two Valdosta men were arrested by the Valdosta Police Department for reckless conduct after firing guns near a daycare.
Release:
Arrested 1: Cornelius Graham, African American male 27 years of age, Valdosta resident
Arrested 2: Ohmarion Malik Graham, African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta resident
On May 7, 2024, at approximately 12:20 pm., a Valdosta Police Officer heard several gunshots in the area of the 1500 block of East Park Avenue. As officers were responding to the area, several citizens called E911 to report that subjects had been shooting a rifle and a handgun while in an apartment complex. A description of the vehicle that the guns were being discharged from was provided by several witnesses at the apartments.
An officer in the 1700 block of Williams Street observed a vehicle matching the description of the offender’s vehicle. Other officers and detectives arrived in the area and detained two subjects, later identified as Cornelius Graham, 27 years of age, and Ohmarion Graham, 19 years of age. Officers observed a rifle and a handgun in the front seat of the vehicle.
Surveillance video recovered from the apartment complex showed the two occupants inside the vehicle discharging the firearms into the air.
Officers and detectives found spent shell casings in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The shell casings were located within 300 feet of a daycare, where small children had been playing on the playground until they heard the gunshots and ran inside.
Cornelius Graham and Ohmarion Graham were both transported to Lowndes County Jail and have been charged with reckless conduct.
The case is still under investigation and further charges may be forthcoming.
“This was outstanding and quick work by our officers and detectives working together. The reckless action of these two individuals is deplorable, especially being so close to a daycare where children were playing.
We are truly thankful that no one was injured during this incident.” Said Chief Leslie Manahan.
