VPD Investigates Shots Fired

The Vidalia Police Department is probing two cases of reported shots fired at vehicles on Monday, March 20.

In a press release from the VPD, it was reported that at 10:42 a.m. on March 20, officers were dispatched to the area of 706 NE Main Street, near Main Street Grocery, in reference to shots fired. When they arrived, the responders canvassed the scene but found no suspects located.

A little while later, a secondary call was received about damaged property from the incident. The officers met with Tayveion Corbett, who said he was driving on the street when he heard gunshots. Upon arriving at his destination, Corbett had discovered his vehicle was damaged with bullet holes on the front driver’s side.

At 1:50 p.m. that same day, the Vidalia Police Department received another call regarding shots being fired in the area of Washington Street and Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were informed by witnesses that two vehicles were seen traveling eastbound on Fourth Avenue; after the vehicles turned onto Washington Street, occupants of the cars began to exchange gunfire.

Contact was also made with Sonya Stokes, who, like Corbett, was traveling on the roadway when the front driver’s side of her vehicle was damaged by stray bullets.

No connections have been established between the incidents and the cases are being treated separately until further evidence or information proves otherwise. If you have any further information on these incidents, contact the Vidalia Police Department Investigative Services Division at (912) 537-4123 or Crimestoppers at (912) 386-4480.