CORDELE, Ga. — It was an active Tuesday for Cordele police, as they're investigating two shootings and a traffic stop that ended up injuring an officer -- all in the same day.
Here's what happened.
13-YEAR-OLD SHOT
The first shooting happened on the 300 block of west 14th Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the Cordele Police Department.
Just before 3 p.m., a 27-year-old man was arrested in the shooting of a 13-year-old, the release says.
The teen was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital. There is no information on his condition at this time, police say.
This case is still under investigation, and there are no details on charges.
26-YEAR-OLD MAN SHOT
The second shooting happened on the 600 block of West 23rd Avenue just after 4 p.m., according to the news release.
A 26-year-old man was reported shot, police say.
He was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital. There is no information on his condition at this time, according to the release.
This case is still under investigation, and there are no details on a suspect.
TRAFFIC STOP
Just before 7 p.m., police say a traffic stop ended in a chase that injured an officer.
According to a news release, police were called to assist Georgia State Patrol after a person ran away from them during a traffic stop.
The suspect ran into a home on 9th Street and 16th Avenue, and then ran out as police chased him, according to police.
When the suspect ran from the home, a police cruiser accidentally hit the officer who was chasing the suspect, the release says.
The suspect was arrested without further incident, police say.
The injured officer was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital for treatment and has since been released, according to the release.
DO YOU HAVE DETAILS?
If you have information on any of the incidents, you can call the Cordele Police Department at 229-276-2921.
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