Perry police arrest suspect in domestic-related shooting

Perry police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that left one person injured Sunday evening.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that left one person injured Sunday evening.

Officers responded to the 100 block of Figston Run around 6:50 p.m. on September 21 after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Emergency medical personnel treated the victim at the scene before transporting them to the hospital.

Investigators identified the suspect as 22-year-old Alec Bloodworth. He was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Authorities say the shooting appears to be domestic-related and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Perry Police Department continues to investigate the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kim Morton at kimberly.morton@perry-ga.gov or 478-988-2826.