Newton County

Man fires several gunshots into Newton County apartment building

Man fires several gunshots into Newton County apartment building

COVINGTON, Ga. — Police in Covington are searching for a suspect they said fired several shots into an apartment building.

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It happened on Saturday at 6:42 p.m. at the Magnolia Heights apartments off Jackson Highway in Covington.

According to police, the man went to the back of the apartment building, walked to building 500 and fired seven times into an apartment before running away.

The suspect is described as a heavy-set man wearing a black hoodie, grey sweatpants and a black mask.

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Police believe the suspect was holding a gun as he left the building. CPD did not say if anyone was injured.

Anyone with information about the incident or who can identify the suspect is urged to contact Covington Det. Kyle Tesky at 678-625-5562 or via email. You can also contact Lt. Slade McCullough at 770-385-2129 or via email.

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