Two shot early Monday in Valdosta

Published 12:00 pm Monday, May 2, 2016

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a shooting incident that injured two people early Monday.

At about 2:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Hill Avenue in reference to a shooting, according to a Valdosta Police Department press release.

One shooting victim was found on scene and taken to South Georgia Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his lower left leg, while a second victim had traveled to a hospital in Adel, police said.

The second shooting victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg, according to police. Both victims are in stable condition, according to the press release.

Police said the shooting appears to be the result of a dispute that occurred at a local club earlier in the night. The department said both shooting victims are not being forthcoming regarding the incident.

Both men are from Sparks in Cook County, police said.

The Valdosta Police Department Persons Crime Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Investigative Unit, (229) 293-3145, or leave an anonymous tip, (229) 293-3091.