A man fired shots at Fishbowl Lounge on Lumpkin Road near Richmond Hill before running into nearby woods, prompting a large police response and road closures.
What It Means For You: The suspect remains at large after evading police search efforts. If you live or work in the Richmond Hill area, stay alert and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
What Happened: Deputies responded to reports of a man dressed in all black pacing with a gun outside Fishbowl Lounge. He fired shots toward the business before fleeing into the woods as officers arrived.
- Police closed Lumpkin Road in all directions while searching the area.
- Officers used drones and K-9 units to search the woods but did not find the suspect.
The Latest: Richmond County Sheriff’s Office gave the all-clear after the search. The suspect was not located in the area. Roads have since reopened.
The Sources: Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
