Warner Robins officer, woman critically injured in ambush shooting; suspect identified

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins police officer and a woman are in critical condition after a shooting police say was an ambush during a response call.

At a news conference this afternoon, Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher identified 21-year-old Rashaun Williams as the offender in the investigation. Fisher said Williams ambushed an officer who was responding to a call just after 8:30 a.m.

Victims hospitalized in critical condition

Chief Fisher says a 31-year-old woman was also shot. Her relationship to Williams remains part of the investigation.

The officer and the woman are both being treated at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon and are listed in critical condition. The injured officer is a 35-year-old patrol officer who has been with the Warner Robins Police Department for eight years.

Fisher said Williams was not injured and asked the public to keep the officer and the woman in their prayers.

Scene secured after barricaded suspect incident

Earlier in the day, the Warner Robins Police Department advised residents to avoid the area of Redmond Street as officers responded to a barricaded suspect.

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed that a Warner Robins police officer had been shot. Police said the scene was secured and there was no immediate threat to the public.

Suspect in custody, investigation continues

At approximately 11:20 a.m., Sheriff Moulton said a suspect was in custody and that the officer was in stable condition at that time.

At 10:40 a.m., 41NBC reporter Bre’Anna Sheffield spoke with Moulton, who said authorities had identified the suspect but were not yet releasing details. He also said the officer was being transported to a local hospital. Sheffield reported she was on scene as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrived.

The GBI is now leading the investigation.

Officials react to shooting

Sheriff Moulton described the incident as a violent and deliberate attack on a law enforcement officer.

Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards said the shooting was among the most horrifying types of calls to receive.

(UPDATE 1:30PM)- In a news conference, Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher said 21-year-old Rashaun Williams is the offender in this investigation. The chief said Williams ambushed the officer responding to a call just after 8:30 this morning. He said a 31-year-old woman was also shot. His relationship to the woman is part of the investigation.

The officer and the woman are both in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. The Warner Robins Police officer who was shot is a 35-years old patrol officer, who has been with the department for 8 years.  The GBI is leading the investigation. Williams was not injured, according to Chief Fisher.

He asked the public to keep the officer and the victim in their prayers.

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton said this was a violent and deliberate attack on a law enforcement officer.

Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards said this was among the most horrifying types of calls to receive.

(UPDATE 11:20AM)– Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says a suspect is in custody, and the officer is in stable condition.

(UPDATE 10:40AM)– 41NBC reporter Bre’Anna Sheffield talked to Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton, who said they have identified the suspect, but they are not sharing more information about who that is at this time. He also said the police officer is on the way to a local hospital. She also reported that she was there as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrived.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Police Department is advising residents to avoid the area of Redmond Street this morning as officers respond to a barricaded suspect.

According to Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton, a Warner Robins Police officer was shot.

Police confirmed they are currently working an active scene involving a suspect who has barricaded themselves. While the investigation remains ongoing, officials said the scene has been secured.

(Photo Credit: Bre’Anna Sheffield/41NBC)

According to the department, there is no immediate threat to the public at this time.

The department has not yet released specific details regarding the identity of the suspect or the nature of the initial call. Authorities noted that an update will be provided once additional information becomes available.

Police are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Warner Robins Police Department’s Criminal Investigations division at 478-302-5380.

Tips can also be directed to Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME.