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Suspect Wanted in Connection with Shooting that Left Two Teens Injured

Online Athens

Authorities are offering a reward for a suspected wanted in connection with a Bethel Homes shooting. 

 

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for 18-year old MiquanPittard. According to a release from the ACCPD, Pittard is wanted in connection with a shooting that left two area teens injured. Their injuries are not life-threatening.  24-year old Jamir James was arrested Saturday in connection with the incident.

 

 

Pittard is wanted an Aggravated Assault charge.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call detective Michael McCauley at 706-613-3330 ext. 312 at the ACCPD, or Crime Stoppers at 706-705-4775.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!