Bainbridge Public Safety have arrested two men and are seeking another wanted for a string of shootings in November that have left two people dead.
On Thursday, November 4th just after 9pm, Bainbridge Public Safety officers patrolling in the area of Calhoun and Broad Streets heard the sound of multiple gunshots. Officers rode the area in an attempt to locate the source of the shots.
While traveling along Sims Street, officers noticed a group of people gathered near the intersection of Powell Street across from King's Korner. Officers exited their vehicles and were told that a female, identified as Destiny Young, had been shot. Officers immediately rendered aid to Young.
While providing aid to Young, officers were notified that there was a second shooting victim. The male subject, identified as Anthony Cosby, had been shot and was lying in the grass next to a residence located at the intersection of Sims and Powell Streets.
Officers and emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures on both victims. During this time, officers were notified that a third person had also received gunshot wounds and was taken by private vehicle to Memorial Hospital.
Officers secured the crime scene and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was notified about the shooting. Upon arrival, the GBI Crime Scene Unit began processing the scene.
Officers say that Destiny Young and Anthony Cosby both succumbed to their wounds and were pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital.
After a lengthy and thorough investigation by GBI agents and Bainbridge Public Safety Investigators, arrest warrants have been issued for 22-year-old Donovan McCray and 20-year-old Ronnie Thompson, Jr. for 10 counts of aggravated assault.
Just before midnight on Wednesday, November 10th, Bainbridge Public Safety Officers were again dispatched to the area of Sims and Powell Streets in reference to shots fired. While in route, officers were notified that a gunshot victim had just arrived at Memorial Hospital.
Officers were told that a female had been shot at a location near the intersection of Sims and Powell Streets.
The victim told officers that a vehicle drove by the intersection of Sims and Powell Streets and fired several shots out of the window before leaving the area.
After conducting an investigation into this shooting incident, Bainbridge Public Safety Investigators issued arrest warrant for 20-year-old Darryn Javon Borden and additional warrants for McCray and Thompson, on 5 counts of aggravated assault.
At the time of publication, McCray has not been arrested and is wanted for 15 counts of aggravated assault relating to both incidents. Officers say that McCray should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information as to McCray's whereabouts is asked to contact E911 or Bainbridge Public Safety Investigators at (229) 248-2038. Chief Investigator Mark Esquivel can also be reached by email at marke@bainbridgecity.com.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges and arrests are pending.