Suspect identified after North Georgia officer shot in line of duty
A North Georgia police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the line of duty Friday evening, officials said.
Capt. Brantley Worley was responding to a call that brought him to an area near First Street in McCaysville around 11:10 p.m., police Chief Michael Earley said.
McCaysville is about two hours north of Atlanta, near Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park and the state line bordering Copperhill, Tennessee.
“Captain Worley is a dedicated officer who has faithfully served this community, and we are asking everyone to keep him, his family, and our department in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time,” Earley said.
Police identified the shooter as Timothy Craig Ramsey, 26, Saturday morning. Earley said Ramsey is considered “armed and extremely dangerous.”
He was described as having long hair and blue eyes. He was last seen on foot in the area of First Street wearing a green top, dark-colored bottoms and a dark motorcycle helmet.
Ramsey is wanted on charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder a police officer, Earley said.
Officials told Channel 2 Action News the suspect opened fire and struck Worley in the face. Worley was flown to a hospital in Chattanooga.
Earley told Channel 2 the officer suffered a broken neck and a brain bleed.
“That officer is currently in critical condition and in need of our prayers,” Earley said.
Multiple agencies, including the GBI, are assisting McCaysville police in their search for the suspect.
Anyone who encounters Ramsey is asked to not approach and instead call 911.
About the Author
