UPDATE: Suspect in shooting of Fort Valley toddler behind bars

UPDATE:  One of the suspects in the July 20th shootings in Fort Valley that claimed the life of a 1-year-old and injured his 2-year-old sister is now behind bars.
Christopher Miller, was taken into custody Saturday night in Warner Robins, that’s according to a release on the Fort Valley Police Department’s Facebook Page. Miller is now in the Peach County Jail.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—  A shooting in Fort Valley leaves a one-year-old dead, and his sister fighting for her life.

Fort Valley police responded to a shots fire call at Lake View Apartments on Wednesday around 10:45 p.m. When they arrived on scene, police found two children with gunshot wounds.

1-year-old Marcus Ball was pronounced dead on scene. His 2-year-old sister Markeily, was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Fort Valley Police Chief Roy Thompson, says they have a person of interest, but still need your help in this case.

“We welcome any assistance from the community, any witnesses, or any information at all about this case to help in the investigation,” said Chief Thompson.

He says the department is also helping organize safer security measures as well.

“We’re working with apartment management as this time to create a more comprehensive security plan as we already started to develop that security plan,” he said.

Sandra Marshall lives down the road from the apartment complex. Marshall said she was scared when the shooting happened. She hopes the community will come together to help prevent more violence.

“It’s unfortunate and my mind goes out to my neighbors, because I love my neighbors. It’s unfortunate that this has happened again,” said Marshall.

If you have any information about the shooting call the Fort Valley Police Department at (478) 825-3383.