Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting in Keysville
KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been identified in an incident that led to an officer-involved shooting on Sunday night, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
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On Monday, authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of Ray Terrell Streetman Jr., 27, of Augusta, in relation to the shooting.
At approximately 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 13, deputies from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to reports of a large party on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Keysville.
Upon arrival, deputies say they encountered a significant crowd and began efforts to disperse attendees.
During this operation, deputies observed Streetman driving recklessly in a vehicle on the roadway, reportedly laying drag, deputies said.
As deputies approached to address the situation, Streetman accelerated and drove directly toward one of the deputies directing traffic, according to authorities.
In response to the imminent threat, a deputy discharged their weapon at the vehicle as it approached, deputies said. Streetman then fled the scene, and the car has not yet been located.
After fleeing deputies, Streetman was later dropped off by an unknow individual at an Emergency Medical Assistance station around 10:00 p.m., suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his left side.
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Streetman was then transported to WellStar Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition, according to authorities.
Authorities say the gunshot wound occurred during the initial confrontation with the deputy.
No deputies or civilians were injured during the altercation, according to authorities.
Streetman is facing two charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, as well as charges of fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement
Sheriff Alfonso Williams has requested the Columbia County Use of Force team lead the investigation into this incident. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says it is committed to transparency and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available.
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