22 019 1468
Preliminary Information: On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 5:54 PM officers responded to 1829 Campbellton Rd SW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 5-year-old victim with apparent gunshot wound. The child was taking to an area local hospital alert, conscious and breath in stable condition. Preliminary investigation indicates two drivers of different vehicles were shooting at one another, when a separate vehicle that the child was a passenger in, was struck by random gunfire. It was determined a bullet struck the vehicle, entered the back seat, and struck the child in the back. Due to increased patrols in the area, officers were able to quickly respond to the scene and were able to take two persons of interest into custody. Investigators are continuing to work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident as the investigation continues.
Two suspects were arrested on scene—Deontea Anderson, age 28, charged with Agg Assault, Cruelty to Children 1st Degree, and Obstruction, and Paul Hinds Jr, age 24, charged with Agg Assault, Cruelty to Children 1st Degree, Obstruction, and Possession of Marijuana Less Than an Ounce.
Please keep in mind that this is preliminary information and may change as the investigation progresses.
