VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old and 43-year-old injured.

Release:

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:00 am., several citizens called E911 to report that they heard gunshots at a residence in the 1300 block of Willow Way.  Valdosta Police Officers arrived at the residence and found two subjects who had been shot. 

Officers immediately attempted to render aid to the victims, until Emergency Medical Services from South Georgia Medical Center and firefighters with the Valdosta Police Department arrived. 

As officers were attempting to render aid to a 15-year-old male, who had gunshot wounds to his legs, as well as a 43-year-old male who had multiple gunshot wounds, other officers heard more gunshots in the area and, with the assistance of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, officers attempted to locate the source of those gunshots.

EMS transported both victims to South Georgia Medical Center.  The 15-year-old was treated and released, while the 43-year- old is still receiving treatment, but is in stable condition.

Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to conduct the investigation.  At this time, detectives have determined that there was a large gathering at this residence involving adults, juveniles, and small children.  An altercation broke out at the residence, and during the altercation, firearms were produced resulting in gunshots.

Detectives are continuing to process evidence and follow up on any information that is provided by possible witnesses.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released.

If anyone has any further information on this case or any other cases, please contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091, or file a tip online at www.valdostacity.com/police-department.