On Tuesday afternoon, authorities took a suspect into custody in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Brantley.
Brantley Police Department Assistant Chief Drew Morgan apprehended Shawn Garner, a 20-year-old resident of Luverne, immediately following the Maple Street shooting that left a juvenile in critical condition.
Assistant Chief Drew Morgan from the Brantley Police Department (BPD) has stated that the shooting occurred due to a domestic dispute.
Morgan reported that they had a single victim of gunshot wound. The incident was caused by a domestic dispute involving a minor in a romantic relationship.
Around 2 p.m., the Brantley Police Department and deputies from the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office swiftly reacted to an emergency call concerning a victim who had been shot.
When the authorities arrived at the scene, they found a young victim inside a vehicle, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Brantley Rescue provided prompt medical aid, and the victim was immediately airlifted to a hospital in Montgomery for further treatment.
Authorities have arrested Garner for attempted murder, first-degree burglary, and violating laws prohibiting firearm possession. He is presently confined at the Crenshaw County Detention Facility.
Officials are currently investigating a shooting incident, and due to the victim’s young age, their identity remains undisclosed. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are urged to contact the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office at 334-335-4850 or the Brantley Police Department at 334-527-3244.
Luverne Journal reported that Garner has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
