Manhunt for Suspect in Shooting

Gilmer County Sheriff’s searching for James Stafford, a suspect in a shooting.UPDATED INFORMATION: 3:30 – Www.FetchYourNews.com headquarters cleared for suspect in double shooting – follow Fetch for exclusive updates on manhunt in Gilmer – victims receiving medical treatment with no report at this time of condition – info updated as available

UPDATED INFORMATION: 3:00 – Helicopter searching for suspect in shooting – James Stafford suspected in shooting may be in vicinity of North Georgia Medical Center and James Stafford’s car abandoned behind North Georgia Medical center where it’s believed suspect fled on foot – if you see Stafford call 911 – do not approach!

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Gilmer Sheriff’s office, now being assisted by Fannin Sheriff’s Office, asking the community to be on the lookout for James Stafford. Mr. Stafford is a suspect in a shooting that occurred near Simmons Rd. it’s believed Stafford was spotted near the North Georgia Medical Center.

Sheriff Nicholson has ask everyone to be cautious and if you believe you spot the suspect -DO NOT APPROACH – call 911 immediately. The search helicopter and search dogs are assisting in the manhunt as well. There could be a 2nd suspect possibly in the vicinity of Roy road. Everyone should be alert and report to 911 immediately should you have any information.

FetchYourNews is on the scene and will continue to update as more information becomes available