MPD Reports: Man accidentally shoots himself in the leg while driving through Walton County

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 14 – 20, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• 10-96 – E.Fambrough St – Reference complainant calling to report a break in at the property. Upon arrival, I met with complainant’s husband. He stated his wife has a 10-96 history and escorted me to their residence on E.Fambrough St. Upon arrival complainant answered the door stating husband beat her up and advised me to lock him up, husband then shut and locked the door. Complainant was advised remedies.
• Other Law – Rose Ison Terrace – In reference to the complainant advising a video of her engaging in sexual intercourse with another male was posted on Facebook through a mutual friend without her consent. Turned over to CID.
• 911 Hangup/Static – Cedar Lane – Contact was made with the homeowner, and all ok. Weather related.
• Road Obstruction – Alcovy Street – In reference to a dead deer in the roadway. Deer was removed from the roadway.
• Welfare Check – West Spring Street, Burger King – In reference to complainant requesting a welfare check on his daughter. The daughter lives in Lawrenceville however complainant did not know where. When asked why he wanted a welfare check he stated that it was because he did not trust the mother. Complainant did not have custody nor was he legitimized. Complainant was advised to get in contact with Lawrenceville PD.
• Gunshot Wound – West Spring Street; Piedmont Walton – Subject came in with a gunshot wound to the left leg. The subject stated that he shot himself. He stated that he was moving his handgun from the driver’s door to the middle of the vehicle and it went off striking him in the left leg. He stated that the incident took place on Highway 78 between Athens and Social Circle. When he put the nearest hospital in his GPS it gave him Piedmont Walton 15 minutes away. Oconee County was notified. They stated they would not be responding due to the evidence of the vehicle and what the subject was stating appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Civil Issue – Towler St – In reference to complainant being locked out of his residence that he shares with a female subject. Negative contact with female. Remedies were advised.
• Assist Motorist – East Marable Street – The vehicle was broken down and needed to be removed from the roadway. The subject was assisted with removing the vehicle from the roadway.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Bold Springs Road – In reference to the complainant claiming he and his fiancé were being watched by an older white male in a SUV from John Deere Rd. approximately 30 minutes before the call time. The area was checked and negative contact was made.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – East Church Street / Highschool Avenue – Vehicle stopped due to RO having an active Felony VOP warrant out of Walton County. The female subject was placed under arrest and transported to Walton County Sheriff’s Office Jail without incident. The vehicle turned to Taylor.
• Welfare Check – N Broad St – In reference to the complainant advising he could hear a woman screaming and what sounded like items being thrown in the room above him. Contact was made with subject, who advised her and her boyfriend that they had just arrived in the room but were not disputing or throwing items. All appeared ok.
• Tree down – Poplar St. TOT WCSO.
Tree down – Pine Park St at Mears St. The Tree was removed from the roadway and opened. Tree down – Block of McDaniel St., down across the road. Turned over to dayshift units.
• 911 hangup/static online – GWA- location checked. All appeared ok. Possibly weather related
• 911 Hangup – Cook Pl – Verbal dispute between male and female subjects. Both advised remedies and voluntarily separated.
• Power lines down – Douglas St. – Public works notified
• Theft report – S.Madison Ave – Reference stolen bicycle white in color with LED lights on the rims. This bicycle was stolen previously and recovered by the owner in another case. Suspect described as a heavy set B/M 5’4” wearing a black backpack. Report made.
• Object in roadway – Masters Dr.- Assisted the homeowner in removing a patio covering from the roadway.
• Traffic Light – Hwy 78/Unisia- Reference to light being out at the intersection. Light was not out and functioning properly.
• Entering auto – Mobley Circle – Reference subject found sleeping inside of the cab of an unlocked septic truck. Subject was found to be homeless and did not take any items from the vehicle. The complainant did not wish to prosecute. Subject was transported to a shelter in Athens.
• Damage to Property – Nowell St – In reference to tree falling in a vehicle due to severe weather the previous night. Complainant advised over the phone that he did not need a police report for insurance purposes considering the nature of the damage.