One arrested after argument escalates to gunfire in Warner Robins

Around 3:20 a.m. on Jan. 1, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 600 block of Kelly Street, according to a press release.

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WARNER ROBINS — Law enforcement is investigating a shooting that took place in Warner Robins on New Year’s Day.

Around 3:20 a.m. on Jan. 1, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 600 block of Kelly Street, according to a press release.

Two 27-year-old individuals were inside their home when shots were fired from outside, resulting in property damage from a stray bullet.

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The investigation determined that a verbal dispute among a group of young adults escalated to gunfire.

Police identified 18-year-old Romeo Ford as a suspect, recovered the firearm involved, and arrested him for aggravated assault.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Warner Robins Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (478) 302-5380 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.

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