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Two Suspects Arrested in Griffin Drive-By Shooting as Police Search for Third Suspect

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Published on June 18, 2025
Two Suspects Arrested in Griffin Drive-By Shooting as Police Search for Third SuspectSource: Spalding County Sheriff's Office

Griffin, Georgia police have arrested two suspects in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a woman critically injured. The incident occurred Monday night on the 1100 block of Thompson Street. Officers found the victim with a head wound and quickly transported her to a trauma center. The Griffin Police Department, with assistance from local sheriff's deputies, used FLOCK technology to track the suspects' vehicle, as 11Alive reported.

According to FOX5 Atlanta, the arrested suspects, 19-year-old Amber Jenkins and 17-year-old Gregory Thomas, face charges including aggravated assault, battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Police are still searching for a third suspect, 19-year-old Nehemiah Ridgeway, who remains at large. Authorities have urged the public to approach Ridgeway with caution and are asking anyone with information to contact Investigator R. Powell at (770) 229-6452.

The victim's identity and the motive for the shooting have not been released. The investigation continues.