2 suspects arrested in Columbia County gunfire incident

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in a drive-by shooting that happened Tuesday.

According to authorities, deputies responded to the 8100 block of Umbrella Circle to investigate a report of a shooting around 12:43 p.m.

Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, who stated she was sitting in her home office when she heard a noise coming from her backyard, deputies say. She then looked out her window and noticed a blue Chevrolet Malibu stopped in front of her mailbox.

The victim stated she saw two men in the vehicle, deputies say, then the driver ran across the street with an AR-style rifle and ran behind the residence.

The victim told deputies she then heard numerous gunshots and the enger of the vehicle got out and got into the driver seat, deputies say. The subject with the firearm then ran back out into the street and re-entered the vehicle, speeding off out of the neighborhood.

According to authorities, a neighbor reported the same story as the victim.

Deputies made with the vehicle on Blue Ridge Road at Commons Drive, deputies say. The two suspects were detained and transported.

According to authorities, Larry Garner, 20, and Kyral Hayward, 20, were arrested on Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a weapon in school safety zone.

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