Shooting in Summerville Leaves One Dead; Suspect in Custody

A tragic shooting incident occurred Friday afternoon on Oak Street, leaving one man dead and another in custody as authorities continue their investigation.

According to Summerville Police Chief Brian Ozment, officers were dispatched to the scene at 12:36 p.m. on June 6, 2025, in response to a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male lying unresponsive in the roadway with a serious gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to Chattooga ER, where he was later pronounced dead.

Within the hour, authorities identified a suspect. A coordinated effort involving the Georgia State Patrol and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the suspect being apprehended during a traffic stop on Taylor Ridge.

At the time of the release, Summerville Police Detectives and Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) were actively conducting interviews and executing searches as part of the ongoing investigation.

The identities of both the victim and the suspect, along with any charges, have not yet been released. Officials say those details will be made public once the active phase of the investigation concludes.

This is a developing story. AllOnGeorgia will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.