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Woman paralyzed after shooting seeks justice; Police continue search for ‘armed and dangerous’ Valdosta man
Woman paralyzed after shooting seeks justice; Police continue search for ‘armed and dangerous’ Valdosta man
Woman paralyzed after shooting seeks justice; Police continue search for ‘armed and dangerous’ Valdosta man

Published on: 05/12/2026

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VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - An “armed and dangerous” man is still wanted out of Valdosta in connection to a shooting investigation, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD).

A 29-year-old woman was found by VPD officers with gunshot wounds at about 6 a.m. on March 2, 2026.

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The woman was unresponsive when officers found her, according to a VPD press release. The woman told WALB she is now paralyzed and wants justice.

She said, “He was my boyfriend when he shot me, but I really want him to pay for what he did.”

Brandon Rashad James, a 33-year-old, is wanted by the Valdosta Police Department following a...
Brandon Rashad James, a 33-year-old, is wanted by the Valdosta Police Department following a shooting on March 2, 2026.(VPD)

The wanted man is Brandon Rashad James (33). He is wanted on the following charges, VPD said:

  • Aggravated assault (felony)
  • Aggravated battery (felony)
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

VPD said James allegedly shot the woman multiple times before leaving the scene.

VPD described James as:

  • An African American male
  • 33 years old
  • 5’5”
  • 130 lbs
  • Bald with facial hair

VPD said anyone with information should contact 911.

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