Multiple people arrested after Muscogee County deputy’s patrol vehicle shot several times
A Muscogee County Sheriff’s Deputy is alive after being shot at multiple times late Monday night in the city of Columbus.
The deputy was patrolling around Lamore Street and Watkins Drive on Monday, September 19, 2022, at approximately 10:15 P.M., due to frequent “gunshot” complaints reported by concerned citizens.
The deputy maneuvered their city-issued unmarked patrol vehicle towards a person who was walking in the street and attempted to conduct a citizen encounter. The individual immediately “opened fire” at the deputy in their patrol vehicle.
“The deputy accelerated to avoid death or serious bodily injury but again took gunfire from an opposite direction,” Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman said. “The deputy’s patrol vehicle was fired upon several times. The deputy was able to flee the scene without injury.”
Shortly after, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Task Force arrived at the scene. Further investigation determined that two apartments were associated with the Aggravated Assault incident. Search warrants were issued and executed for both apartments occupied by Deondre Brown, Dominque Brown, Quanderrius Patterson, and Ricardo Jordan.
The search warrant was successfully executed, and the investigation seized the following:
• Springfield XP – firearm reported stolen
• .38 Special – firearm reported stolen
• MP 15 556 caliber – firearm
• SCCY CPX 1 9mm – firearm
• M3 tablets (46 Fentanyl pills)
• Ecstasy (9 pills)
• Marijuana (2.4 lbs.)
• United States Currency ($4,566.00)
The investigation then revealed that Dominque Brown and Quanderrius Patterson were validated gang members and convicted felons. Deondre Brown and Ricardo Jordanare associated with gang members and activity.
Dominque Brown and Quanderrius Patterson were arrested for Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (firearm), Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Deondre Brown was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Reckless Conduct, and Possession of Marijuana.
Ricardo Jordan was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Reckless Conduct, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Ecstasy, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime.
All suspects were arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident. This incident is still pending additional investigation.
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