Dooly County Shooting Update
Peavy says the dooly county sheriff's office has already made several arrest.
DOOLY, County (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, held a news conference today to provide an update on the deadly shooting investigation in Dooly County. Officials shared the latest details as investigators continue working to piece together what happened.
Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy says the deadly shooting left dozens injured, including 28 who suffered gun shot wombs, as investigators continue working holding those responsible accountable.
“Our prayers remain with those affected as they continue to recover and strengthen. Two men lost their lives as a result of this senseless violence. Approximately 44 people were injured as a result of this violence. 28 sustained gunshot wounds. Approximately 15 sustained injuries from other injuries related to the incident. And today the dooly County Sheriff’s Office, along with the GBI, our local state and federal law enforcement partners, are working together to ensure the responsible of this violence will be responsible for this violence. Our main commitment in this ongoing investigation, working with our law enforcement partners, and our community,” said Peavy.
Peavy says the dooly county sheriff’s office has already made several arrest.
“Those arrested include Travis Keontae Bentley, age 19 of Vienna, charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Taddarius Ty J. Dawson, age 19 of Cordele, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in criminal street gang activity, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Cedarius Kayvon Ray, 17 of Vienna, Georgia, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in criminal street gang activity, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Keontae Towns, age 16, Cordele, Georgia, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in street gang activity, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Davius Rashad Wheels, age 34, Perry, Georgia, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, participation in street gang activity. This brings the total number of individuals charged in connection with this investigation to 12 people. Five of these subjects were booked in Crisp-Dooly and Houston County jails. Two, at this time, are not in custody and are considered armed and dangerous,” said Peavy.
And investigators say they will contine to put the community first.
“Because it is you who continue to be impacted by the tragic acts of violence that occurred here in this community on October 4th of this year. We’ve not forgotten you, and you remain at the center of our work as investigators. Our prayers continue to be with you in this community as we move,” said GBI Director Chris Hosey.
