LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – The Lowndes County Sheriff\u2019s Office (LCSO) is investigating an aggravated assault involving a gun after deputies responded to a reported shooting Monday night.<\/p>\n
According to a field case report obtained by WALB, Deputy Nickolas Jennings responded to the 4900 block of White Water Road around 9:46 p.m. on April 7.<\/p>\n
The incident has been classified as aggravated assault with a gun, and investigators say the suspect remains unknown at this time.<\/p>\n
The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Anetra R. Riley of Valdosta.<\/p>\n
Authorities say the suspect was reportedly driving a red 2017 Nissan Altima with Georgia tag SDS2484. The report lists the vehicle\u2019s VIN as 1N4AL3AP3HC137829.<\/p>\n
Investigators also documented two victim vehicles involved in the incident, including a gray 2022 Honda Accord and a black 2011 Dodge Ram 3500.<\/p>\n
The sheriff\u2019s office noted the case is not being investigated as family violence.<\/p>\n
WALB has also learned that Riley is a City of Valdosta employee as the Neighborhood Development and Community Protection Manager. We reached out for comment–but the city declined to say anything.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Lowndes County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Stay with WALB for updates as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
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