Jones County deputies arrest Milledgeville teen in Kingsview Circle shooting

Deputies say the victim was shot in the arm while trying to break up a fight and was later released from the hospital.

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old Milledgeville resident has been arrested after someone was shot while trying to break up a fight at a birthday party in Jones County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies identified the suspect as 17-year-old Elijah Alexander. They say the shooting happened October 17 at a home on Kingsview Circle.

The sheriff’s office says two males began fighting during the party. As the fight escalated, one of them pulled out a gun and fired.

Investigators say the victim was shot in the arm while trying to intervene.

Deputies applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until emergency medical workers arrived. The victim was taken to a hospital, treated and later released.

Investigators obtained an arrest warrant charging Alexander with aggravated assault. The sheriff’s office says he turned himself in Tuesday and remains in custody.