EVANS, Ga. () – Authorities in Columbia County have charged four individuals following an incident where shots were reportedly fired from a moving vehicle. The events unfolded on Tuesday, inviting swift action from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
In a statement issued on July 7, the sheriff’s office elaborated on the findings of their investigation, stating, “Our investigation revealed that multiple occupants fired gunshots from the vehicle. A handgun was recovered at the scene.”
The individuals apprehended during the investigation are all residents of Evans, Georgia. According to law enforcement reports, these are the suspects who have been detained:
All four are being charged with Drive By Shooting OCGA 16-5-4.1 (felony) for gunshots that were allegedly fired from an SUV while traveling on multiple roadways in Columbia County. Each are being transported to the Columbia County Detention Center with no bond.
“It appears the roof of Jeff’s Sewing and Vacuum located on the 3800 block of Washington Road was damaged by one of the gunshots,” the sheriff’s office said. “There were no other reports of damage or injuries.”