HARTWELL, Ga. — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a shooting at a mobile home park on Leard Street in Hartwell, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9, deputies and investigators with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Hartwell Police Department following a report that an individual had been shot.
Upon arrival, deputies and investigators assisted with securing the scene. The suspected shooter had fled before law enforcement arrived, and a description of the suspect was immediately provided to responding units.
A Hart County deputy responding to the incident later located an individual matching the suspect’s description on a nearby street. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
The Hartwell Police Department is leading the investigation. Additional information about the shooting is expected to be released by the department.
Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll commended the cooperation between the Sheriff’s Office and Hartwell Police Department, saying the coordinated response resulted in the suspect’s swift apprehension.
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