4 arrested after unmarked deputy vehicle struck by gunshots on Lamore St. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting of an unmarked vehicle on Lamore Street in Columbus.
On Sept. 19, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a deputy patrolled Lamore Street and Watkins Drive due to frequent gunshots reported by nearby citizens.
According to Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman, in an unmarked city-issued patrol car, the deputy pulled toward a person walking in the street and attempted to conduct a conversation when the unknown suspect “opened fire” at the car.
The deputy accelerated to avoid death or serious bodily injury and was able to flee the scene without injury. However, the vehicle was struck four times.
Further investigation determined that two apartments were associated with the aggravated assault incident. As a result, search warrants were issued and executed for both apartments.
The individuals in the apartments have been identified as Deondre Brown, Dominique Brown, Quanderrius Patterson and Ricardo Jordan.
Dominque Brown and Quanderrius Patterson were arrested for the following:
- Possession of firearm by convicted felon
- Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime
- Theft by receiving stolen property
- Possession of fentanyl
- Possession of ecstasy
- Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Deondre Brown was arrested for the following:
- Aggravated assault
- Reckless conduct
- Possession of marijuana
Ricardo Jordan was arrested for the following:
- Aggravated assault
- Reckless conduct
- Possession of fentanyl
- Possession of ecstasy
- Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
- Theft by receiving stolen property
- Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime
The search warrant was successfully executed, and the investigation seized the following:
• Springfield XP – firearm reported stolen
• .38 Special – firearm reported stolen
• MP 15 556 caliber - firearm
• SCCY CPX 1 9mm – firearm
• M3 tablets (46 Fentanyl pills)
• Ecstasy (9 pills)
• Marijuana (2.4 lbs.)
• United States Currency ($4,566.00)
Sheriff Countryman says the investigation revealed that Dominque Brown and Quanderrius Patterson are validated gang members and convicted felons. In addition, Deondre Brown and Ricardo Jordan are associated with gang members and activity. All suspects are being held in the Muscogee County Jail.
This is an ongoing investigation. This incident is still pending additional investigation.
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