Crime
1 killed another injured after shooting reported near courthouse in Griffin,
The community is advised to avoid the area.
UPDATE: One person was killed, and another was hospitalized following a shooting in downtown Griffin on Friday.
Police confirmed that the individuals involved were acquainted with each other.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Griffin, GA – On September 13th, 2024, Griffin Police and Spalding County Deputies responded to reports of an active shooter situation near the intersection of 6th Street and Solomon Street, outside the Spalding County Courthouse.
The incident involved two individuals who were known to each other. One person has tragically died from their injuries, while the other is receiving treatment at Spalding Regional Medical Center.
Law enforcement officials confirm there is no longer a threat to the public. The Griffin Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the case.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the event is urged to contact Investigator Powell at rpowell@cityofgriffin.com.
Ferndale, Mich. – The Ferndale Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of March 9, 2025.
At approximately 1:45 a.m., Ferndale Police dispatch received a report of gunfire near the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
Just three minutes later, at 1:48 a.m., a second caller reported seeing an individual lying outside a Ford Escape in the roadway on the southbound Woodward Avenue bridge over 8 Mile.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old male victim from Detroit who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was driving southbound on Woodward Avenue when an unidentified suspect fired multiple shots into his vehicle, striking him.
The victim’s vehicle was found stopped on the roadway, with the victim lying outside upon officers’ arrival.
“This is a tragic and senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said Ferndale Police Chief Dennis Emmi. “Our department is fully committed to identifying and apprehending those responsible. We urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing justice to the victim and his family.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Ferndale Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 248-541-3650, extension 5.