AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - One man is wanted for aggravated assault by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following a shooting that happened in Americus.

According to GBI, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at around 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a home on Oak Avenue, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

During the investigation, one suspect was identified, Joseph Quantez “Quan” Sales, 31, of Americus, is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault.

This investigation is active and ongoing.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Americus at (229) 931-2439 or the Americus Police Department at (229) 937-9011.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

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