Three Escape Injury in Apparent Drive-by Shooting

Two adults and a child escaped injury in an apparent drive-by shooting December 21 in Vidalia, but their residence and vehicle weren’t as lucky. Vidalia police were called to a residence on Winona Street around 6:52 p.m. to investigate shots being fired at a home with people inside. When they arrived on the scene, officers discovered a man and a woman and a three-yearold boy inside the home but unharmed. VPD Sergeant Investigator John Humphrey said the house and a car parked in the driveway were struck with multiple rounds of bullets. He said no suspects have been apprehended and the case in under investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Vidalia Police Department at 912-537-4123 or to call Crimestoppers at 912-3864480. Callers may remain anonymous.