Troup County deputies investigating second Interstate 85 shooting today
Troup County Sheriff’s Office confirm they are investigating a shooting on Interstate 85 as well this morning. It occurred near Interstate 85 Northbound near the 23 mile marker.
“Around 7:56 AM a driver called 911 after his vehicle was shot at and struck by an individual driving what he described as an older White Cadillac driven by what he believed was a black male. The victim was not injured in the incident and the suspect continued driving North on I-85,” authorities said.
It is unknown if it is connected to the shooting with one motorist being struck on Interstate 85 in Auburn. If you were in the area of I-85 North and saw this incident or possibly the suspects vehicle, please call our investigators at 706-883-1616 or Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.
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