Wrens

Police Department

401 Broad Street Wrens, GA 30833

Media Release
August 14, 2021

At approximately 8:55am this morning, an individual entered the Family Dollar located
at 505 N. Main Street in Wrens, produced a handgun from his pocket, and fired multiple shots at
the store clerk, striking them at least once. Upon Officers arriving on scene, the victim was alert
and talking and was transported to an Augusta area Medical Facility for treatment.

The suspect then exited the store and entered a black, four-door 2018-2019 Hyundai
Sonata and departed the scene, traveling Southbound on U. S. 1.

While this investigation is still in the preliminary stages, Robbery does not appear to have
been a motive.

The Wrens Police Department is aware of a shooting incident earlier on U. S. 1 in

Richmond County and is working with their Investigators to determine any possible connection
between the two cases. Again, this is preliminary and as of this release no connection has been
made.

The suspect is described as a Black Male possibly in his 40’s, 6-00/200-225lbs, bald,
wearing gold-rimmed glasses. The suspect was dressed in a white T-shirt, dark colored cargo
pants, and black tennis shoes.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Wrens Police Department, and Jefferson County
Sheriff’s Office are working jointly on this investigation. Anyone with information regarding
this investigation is asked to contact the Jefferson County Communications Center at 478-625-
4014 or the GBI at 706-595-2575 or by contacting the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-8477.

This suspect is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS

and should not be approached. If you see this individual,
dial 911.