The George County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place on a sandbar along the Escatawpa River on Thursday.
According to a news release, deputies responded to the scene near Baxter Avenue after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found one person with serious injuries. The unidentified victim was airlifted by helicopter to the University of South Alabama Hospital in Mobile, Ala., and is expected to make a full recovery.
Shortly after the sandbar shooting, deputies with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a separate shooting within their jurisdiction, about 30 minutes away from the first shooting. Officials believe the person responsible for the George County incident was shot by a property owner during this incident.
“The suspect involved in the George County shooting also suffered gunshot wounds in the Mobile County incident,” the release from the George County Sheriff’s Office noted. “The George County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating closely with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office to piece together the circumstances leading to both shootings. We urge the public to remain calm and patient as the investigation unfolds”
As of Friday morning, no identities had been released. Anyone with information regarding the shootings is asked to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at (601)947-4811.
