SPD responds to local sports bar shooting

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On the morning of September 13, at 12:30 a.m., Swainsboro Police Department was dispatched to 226 South Main Street in reference to shots fired outside of a business. Upon officers’ arrival, people were running in all directions in a panic. Some officers were immediately directed to the emergency room relating to gunshot victims from the incident at the same address.

Officers were able to determine that several shots had been fired from an adjacent property toward the business known as “Birds Sports Bar."

At least three vehicles were damaged, and two individuals were struck by bullets that were fired as a result of the assault.

Investigators were called to the scene as on-scene officers secured the crime scene and maintained control of witnesses on scene.

Several empty shell casings were found on the scene to include casings from an AR-15 rifle.

Those injured were taken to Augusta by medical personnel for treatment. All victims are in stable condition.

The case remains under investigation by Swainsboro Police Department.