Tifton shooting update: Officer-involved shooting, Georgia Bureau of Investigation called in; first details out
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in after an officer-involved shooting in Tifton, Georgia, on Friday.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in after an officer-involved shooting in Tifton, Georgia, on Friday, December 5. WALB reported that the Tifton Police Department was also involved in the investigation. Agencies from surrounding counties are assisting in the matter.
Individuals are reportedly waiting to be transported by air ambulance from Southwell. Meanwhile, Bailey Elementary School was on a soft lockdown.
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The situation appears to be developing and authorities are yet to comment on it. There are no verifiable details on the shooter or the people injured yet, either.
A local journalist claimed that two officers have been shot and the suspect is barricaded. The City of Tifton released a statement saying:
“The Tifton Police Department (TPD) and multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies are currently responding to a shooting incident near the 800 block of Lee Ave that occurred this morning. This situation is ongoing and this area should be avoided.” They added that the incident took place when officers were trying to execute a search warrant.
The two officers shot are in stable condition. The suspect is at present barricaded in a home near the 800 block of Lee Ave, Tifton Gazette reported.
Reactions to Tifton shooting
Several people reacted to the news of the Tifton shooting on social media. “police officer shooting/shootout two streets down from my work …. Yall pray for tifton,” a person said on Facebook.
Another person added, “God please protect the law enforcement and anyone that’s in fire range of the shooting that’s going on in Tifton! 2 police officers have been shot, don’t know the conditions. I pray they catch the shooter!”
Yet another page noted, “Two officers from Tifton PD shot but thankfully in stable condition at this time. Suspect currently still barricaded. Please pray for all involved.”
A visual of the scene was shared with the person claiming that people were being held hostage. While these claims remain unverified, the clip showed heavy police presence on the street.
Another person shared a video and wrote “Pray for the officers who were shot in Tifton Ga.”
Another commented, “Tifton area stay inside!! Dangerous man involved in shooting police.”
