LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating an aggravated assault involving a gun after deputies responded to a reported shooting Monday night.

According to a field case report obtained by WALB, Deputy Nickolas Jennings responded to the 4900 block of White Water Road around 9:46 p.m. on April 7.

The incident has been classified as aggravated assault with a gun, and investigators say the suspect remains unknown at this time.

The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Anetra R. Riley of Valdosta.

Authorities say the suspect was reportedly driving a red 2017 Nissan Altima with Georgia tag SDS2484. The report lists the vehicle’s VIN as 1N4AL3AP3HC137829.

Investigators also documented two victim vehicles involved in the incident, including a gray 2022 Honda Accord and a black 2011 Dodge Ram 3500.

The sheriff’s office noted the case is not being investigated as family violence.

WALB has also learned that Riley is a City of Valdosta employee as the Neighborhood Development and Community Protection Manager. We reached out for comment--but the city declined to say anything.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

Stay with WALB for updates as more information becomes available.

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