Vidalia Police Investigating Shooting Inside Residence
A local man was shot Friday around 9 p.m. after he and two other men allegedly forced their way into a house in the 500 block of West Fourth Street. The injured suspect was identified as Antwan Johnson, 30, of Vidalia. A preliminary investigation by Vidalia Police revealed that the three men forced their way into the residence when the occupant opened the door after hearing a commotion outside. “The males entered in a violent manner, and a physical altercation occurred between Johnson and the resident. During the physical altercation, the resident discharged a firearm, striking Johnson,” Vidalia Police Commissioner Brian Scott reported in a press release. Johnson was transported by private vehicle to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital for treatment of his injuries. His injuries are not believed to be lifethreatening.
Commissioner Scott said the incident is still being investigated, and the occupant of the residence is cooperating with law enforcement. At the conclusion of the investigation, the full case file will be presented to the District Attorney of the Middle Judicial Circuit for review.
The VPD requests anyone who has information about this incident or any other criminal activity within the City of Vidalia, to call the Investigative Services Division at 912-5374123 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 386- 4480.
