UPDATED (6/5/2026):
The person at the center of a manhunt is now in critical condition and receiving treatment at a hospital. According to Grady County Sheriff Earl Prince, William Shane Allen pointed a gun at officers, prompting them to fire at him. Prince explained the details of the incident on Facebook.
6/04/2026
A Grady County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a shooting following a manhunt along Georgia Highway 93 between Wilder Road and Macedonia Church Road early Thursday morning.
The shooting happened at approximately 1:00 a.m. No deputies were injured.
According to the Grady County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, William Shane Allen, is in custody and is no longer considered a threat to the community.
Georgia Highway 93 north of Wilder Road and south of Macedonia Church Road is closed until further notice. Drivers should expect lengthy delays and use alternate routes.
The incident remains under investigation.
Original:
Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene of an active crime scene investigation in the Spence Community in Grady County on Wednesday, per the Grady County Sheriff's Office.
In a Facebook post, they're asking the public is asked to be on the lookout for William Shane Allen (pictured below), who was last seen wearing a turquoise shirt. GCSO says anyone who sees Allen should not approach him and should call 911 immediately.
GCSO is telling residents to avoid the following roadways until further notice:
- Stagecoach Road
- Macedonia Road
If you are in the area, law enforcement is asking you to take the following precautions:
- Avoid the area if possible.
- Remain inside your home or business if you are nearby.
- Do not approach Allen if seen.
- Call 911 immediately with any information regarding his whereabouts.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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