‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought after shooting man, firing at Coweta deputy
An “armed and dangerous” man is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service after he reportedly shot at a Georgia deputy on Monday morning.
Coweta County deputies responded to a call about a dispute in the area of 100 Boy Scout Road around 4 a.m., according to the agency’s Facebook post. Police told deputies that Tommy Hill, 34, was on the scene and had active warrants for aggravated assault out of Heard County.
Investigators in Heard County said Hill shot a man during an argument on Ga. 34 on Nov. 29, Channel 2 Action News reported. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Hill has been on the run since the shooting. Deputies said they didn’t find him on the scene in Coweta, but they came across a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Carroll County.
When authorities eventually discovered Hill walking in the woods, he fired at least one shot at the deputies before fleeing, according to the post.
Investigators believe Hill is still armed. They are looking for him in the area of Ga. 34, Boy Scout Road and Ware Road, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies said anyone who spots Hill should not approach him. Instead, anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911 or the Coweta sheriff’s office at 770-253-1502.
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