VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Four people, including two juveniles, face felony charges after a domestic dispute on Friday, Feb. 27, ended with a vehicle being shot multiple times, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD).

According to police, officers responded to the 700 block of Lausanne Drive at 11:15 p.m. Friday after reports of a domestic dispute involving gunshots.

Police said a verbal dispute between a 16-year-old and his stepfather turned physical. The stepson allegedly contacted friends, who came to the residence and joined the altercation, according to police.

As the stepfather attempted to leave in a vehicle, the car was shot multiple times. VPD said evidence of a firearm being discharged was found in front of the residence.

Officers were told that the stepson and three friends walked away from the scene. An officer located all four: the stepson, a second 16-year-old juvenile, Andrew Coates (17) and Dimitrius Brabson (18).

One of the juveniles attempted to flee but was apprehended. Officers recovered a backpack that was dropped during the chase. The backpack reportedly contained two firearms and narcotics.

The four individuals involved are charged with the following:

16 year-old (juvenile):

• Aggravated assault 
• Possession of a firearm during a crime 
• Possession of a handgun under 18 years of age, 2 counts 
• Obstruction of an officer 

16-year-old (stepson):

• Aggravated assault 
• Possession of a firearm during a crime 
• Battery 

Dimitrius Brabson, 18:

• Aggravated assault 
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
• Battery 

Andrew Coates, 17:

• Aggravated assault 
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
• Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute 

According to VPD, the Department of Juvenile Justice authorized detention of the two juveniles at a Regional Youth Detention Center. All four suspects were taken to the Lowndes County Jail.

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