Warner Robins teen arrested for attempted murder in shooting of 2 near Robins AFB

Warner Robins police arrested a teenager for attempted murder Thursday afternoon after he allegedly shot two other youths Tuesday about a mile east of Robins Air Force Base, the Warner Robins Police Department said.

Police charged Emmanuel Antonio Dawson, 18, with attempted murder and aggravated assault after they arrested him Thursday at about 12:30 p.m., according to a news release.

The shooting happened at about 8 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Camellia Circle and Parkway Drive near Green Street, the release read. Police found one youth with a gunshot wound to the leg when they arrived, while another victim was taken to a local hospital after he was shot in the throat.

Police could not identify the two people who were shot, but did say in the release that a gun was fired multiple times and that a “dark gray sedan” might have been involved. It was unclear how Dawson was connected to the victims or caught.

If you have information as it relates to this case you can reach Det. Thompson and Smith at (478) 302-5380 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers.

This story was originally published December 7, 2023 at 4:24 PM.