Sunday shots fired incident leaves vehicle struck by gunfire; suspect wanted
LaGrange police are investigating after a shots fired incident left an occupied vehicle being struck by gunfire Sunday.
Police responded to calls about shots being fired in the area of 816 New Franklin Road on March 30, 2025 shortly before 2 A.M.
“While enroute to the area Police were also called to the area of LaGrange High School in reference to an occupied vehicle having been struck by gunfire,” police said. “Contact was made with the three victims and it was found that their vehicle had been struck at least once by the gunfire.”
Police at the scene at 816 New Franklin Road, found the establishment was now empty and several spent shell casings were located in the roadway.
“The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and during the subsequent investigation it was learned that Marcus Linder was responsible for firing at the victims in this incident,” police added. No one was seriously injured at this time. Marcus Linder currently has active warrants for his arrest for this incident.
The Lagrange Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded and is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective C. Brown at 706-883-2690. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000.
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