Georgia Deputy Shot In ‘Ambush’, Suspect In Custody

0
1268
Deputy Justyn Weaver

Barnesville, GA. — Lamar County Deputy Justyn Weaver responded to a call of a suspicious person just after 10 pm last night on Moore street in Milner. Deputy Weaver was met with numerous shotgun blasts to his vehicle just in front of 109 Moore Street. Deputy Weaver sustained injuries to his face and left arm. The suspect fled in a white pickup truck. Deputy Weaver was flown to an Atlanta hospital.

The suspect Donald Chandler Gordy 38, of Barnesville was arrested by St. Clair county Sheriff’s Office, Alabama on I-20. Lamar County Sheriffs Investigators have obtained an Aggravated Assault warrant for Mr. Gordy. He will be held in Alabama pending extradition.

Deputy Justyn Weaver is recovering from injuries to his face and left arm.

Facebook Comments