Couple Injured in Drive By

Occurred on 9/23/12, 05:05 am  Aggravated Assault   3622 Brawner Parkway    1209230039

Police were dispatched to the Brawner Park Apartments for a drive by shooting.  Upon their arrival, Officers talked to the 24-year-old victim who told them they attended a party in which a fist fight occurred between several males.  They fight broke up and some of the males fled.

One of the men returned in a silver four-door vehicle and shot at the victim striking him in the foot.  The man’s 21-year-old wife who was standing next to him was also struck.  It is unknown at this time if she was struck by the same bullet or debris from the bullet.

The couple was taken to Doctor’s Regional for treatment.  Their wounds are believed to be not life threatening.  The drive by team was called to assist and they met with the couple who were able to provide a description of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’8 to 5’9 feet tall and weighing 235 to 145.  The shooter fled in a silver four-door vehicle.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIP.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.