VALDOSTA, Ga. — Authorities are looking for an armed and dangerous man who shot a victim in the torso Thursday night.
On Thursday, at about 10:28 p.m., the Valdosta Police Department were called to a housing complex in the 800 block of South Fry Street in response to a report of a victim having been shot.
When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he is being treated. The victim is listed in stable condition.
Valdosta Police Department Person’s Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians from the Valdosta Regional Crime Laboratory responded to the scene to continue the investigation.
Through the investigation, it was determined that the offender was David Moore. Moore and the victim did know each other, but the motive for the shooting is unknown. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Moore on the crimes of felony aggravated assault and felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
VPD says Moore’s whereabouts are unknown and he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The victim’s name is being withheld at this time, while the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.
