Officer, woman shot after response to a domestic disturbance call on Rose Street

UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigations charged Rashaun Williams with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and Aggravated Assault. The is still an ongoing investigation.

WARNER ROBINS — An officer and woman are in critical condition after an incident on the 100 block of Rose Street on Thursday morning. 

Law enforcement was on scene for multiple hours attempting to apprehend 21-year-old Rashaun Williams, who was barricaded inside the building. 

According to Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. He said call takers could hear an altercation between the caller and Williams. 

At approximately 8:39 a.m., an officer was shot when approaching the home. The 31-year-old woman was also shot during the altercation. 

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Perry Police Department and Centerville Police Department responded in a unified manner, Fisher said. 

When seeing the gravity of the situation, the Houston County SWAT Team was called to the scene. 

At 9:07 a.m., Fisher called the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, who is currently investigating the incident. Then at 11:09 a.m., Willams was taken into custody. 

The officer is 35 years old and has been with WRPD for eight years, Fisher mentioned. 

“I ask for the victim’s family as well as the officer who is a victim of the situation that we as a community keep them in prayer and thoughts,” he said. 

He also shared he is grateful to have a unified law enforcement. Sheriff Matt Moulton also provided his comments saying the community is shaken by the incident. 

“The officer that was involved in this was doing the job that we ask him to do every day. To wake up, put his badge on, to go and face danger to protect this community. He was doing what we asked him to do,” he said. 

Moulton shared they will continue to support the local police departments and the community. 

“To the citizens of Houston County, I pledge that we are not going to let evil take over Houston County,” he said. 

District Attorney Eric Edwards also provided his comments saying he is thankful to be a part of the effort to keep Houston County a safe place to live. 

Governor Brian Kemp shared a statement on his social media: 

“Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the Warner Robins Police Department Officer who was shot and injured in the line of duty this morning. Our police and first responders regularly put themselves in harm’s way to protect their fellow Georgians, and it is our responsibility to support them and stand with them as they bravely answer that call to duty.” 

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick also posted a statement on social media: 

“City Council and I are lifting up one of our injured Warner Robins police officers who was injured in the line of duty today. Every day, our men and women in blue step forward with courage and commitment to protect our community, and that sacrifice never goes unnoticed. Please join us in praying for his full and swift recovery, strength in his family, and support for the entire Warner Robins Police Department and our City of Warner Robins family.”