VALDOSTA – Valdosta Police Department is seeking information about a shooting on Knox Drive where three victims were shot.

Release:

On May 19, 2023, at approximately 9:25 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Knox Drive after several citizens called E911 to report gunshots heard in the area. One caller advised the dispatcher that one person had been shot and was lying in front of a residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they found one victim, a 21-year-old male, with multiple gunshot wounds. As officers were providing first aid to him, other officers located a 28-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, who had gunshot wounds to their lower extremities. These two victims were close in proximity to the first victim. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victims to South Georgia Medical Center. While checking the area officers found two firearms near the victims, one of which was reported stolen through the Valdosta Police Department.

Valdosta Police Department Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to the incident to conduct the investigation.
Through evidence collected at the scene, detectives have determined that there were at least two shooters.

When detectives attempted to speak with two of the victims at the hospital, they refused to cooperate or give them any information. One victim left the hospital against medical advice.
During a canvas in the area, witnesses have also refused to provide any information or assist detectives.

The 21-year-old male was transported to a hospital in Florida, where he is stable, but still in critical condition.

If anyone has any information, please contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigations at 229-293-3145, or the crime tip line at 229-293-3091. An anonymous tip may also be made online at www.valdostacity.com/police-department

“Our detectives and officers have been working countless hours attempting to identify the offenders in this case. It is concerning that we have a young man fighting for his life and his so-called friends, who he was with, refuse to cooperate and let our detectives do their job to hold these offenders accountable.” Said Chief Leslie Manahan