Friday, November 25, 2011

PTC Police ask for help from potential gun shot incident witnesses

On November 23, 2011 at approximately 11:00 pm, Officers with the Peachtree City Police Department responded to 404 Abbey Road, Peachtree City, Ga reference a reported gun shoot wound. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim, a 36 year old Hispanic male, who stated that an unknown subject had shot him in the hand. A witness on the scene described the suspect as a light skinned, possibly white male in his 20’s, who was wearing a grey hoodie. The gun shot was at close range and the bullet went through the victim’s left hand. The victim was transported to Piedmont-Fayette Hospital where he received treatment and was released.

Due to lack of information and limited cooperation, the department is asking that anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding this shooting contact us as soon as possible. Please call the Fayette County E911 Center at 770-461-4357 to report any information while the department’s offices are closed.