Thursday April 3rd, 2025 6:46PM

Shooting of a driver in Elbert County is under investigation with suspect in custody

By Steve Winslow Anchor/Reporter

Elbert County officials say one person is in custody and a driver is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after being shot while driving through the area on Tuesday.

Social media for Elbert County Sheriff Jamie Callaway's office says deputies were called on Tuesday afternoon to the scene where a driver was reportedly shot while travelling down the roadway in the Ruckersville area.  The post says the shooting appears to be unintentional, but that one unidentified person is in custody for the incident.

An investigation remained active, as of last publication. The social media post says more details will be released when they become available. A link to the Elbert County Sheriff's Office social media page can be found here.

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