ROYSTON, Ga. — An 18-year-old man was shot Monday night at a Royston-area vape shop, and a suspect is now in custody, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called at 8:32 p.m. Jan. 12 to a reported shooting at a commercial business off Franklin Springs Street in Royston. The location is the Royston Tobacco and Vape store inside Tri-County Plaza, near the intersection of Georgia Highway 29 and Cook Street.
When deputies arrived, they found a teen from Hartwell suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders rendered aid at the scene before the victim was transported for further medical treatment.
The sheriff’s office said another Hartwell resident, 21-year-old Suhail Mohamed, has been taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.
Authorities say the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The initial response included officers from the Franklin Springs Police Department, Royston Police Department, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, which is now leading the investigation.
“We would like to thank the initial officers on scene who provided aid and comfort, and to all the first responders who assisted,” Franklin Springs Police said in a statement Monday night. “We are praying for the person injured this evening and ask our community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.”
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 706-384-2525.
