The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently looking into a serious incident involving gunfire at an apartment complex in Quitman. According to a statement released by the GBI, the situation unfolded at Preston Place Apartments last Tuesday, when emergency services received a call about a shooting on the premises.
Following the call, both GBI agents and a Crime Scene Specialist were dispatched to join forces with local detectives from the Quitman Police Department in their investigation of the incident. The gunfire resulted in serious injuries to two young men, ages 18 and 22, who were subsequently rushed to nearby medical facilities. As of the latest reports, provided by the GBI, the 18-year-old victim is still hospitalized and listed in stable condition, while the 22-year-old has been treated and released.
The criminal investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather details about the events leading to the shooting in Quitman. The GBI is asking anyone with information about the crime to come forward. Individuals can contact the GBI Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online through the GBI's official website, or via the See Something, Send Something mobile app. These confidential tip lines allow the public to share information with law enforcement.
