1 injured in ‘domestic-related’ shooting in Perry, local police say
A victim sustained injuries and a suspect was arrested following a shooting Sunday night on Figston Run, according to a news release from the Perry Police Department.
The police department responded to a report of a shooting on Sunday just before 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Figston Run, officers said in their news release. When police arrived, they found a victim with injuries. Emergency Medical Services was called to transport them to a hospital for treatment.
The victim’s status was unclear Monday.
A suspect, identified as Alec Bloodworth, 22, was taken into custody. He faces aggravated assault and gun possession during commission of a felony charges, according to the Perry Police Department.
“This incident is believed to be domestic-related,” the police department said in their news release. “There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.”
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Detective Kim Morton via email at kimberly.morton@perry-ga.gov or on the phone at 478-988-2826.
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