Suspect in Georgia K-9 Shooting Arrested After Three-Day Manhunt

Suspect in Georgia K-9 Shooting Arrested After Three-Day Manhunt:

Ira Troy Williams, the 51-year-old man wanted for shooting a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) K-9 and firing at troopers, was apprehended Friday night, bringing a tense three-day manhunt to a peaceful conclusion. Williams had been on the run since Wednesday, December 18, 2024, when he fled into the woods near Grantville, Georgia, following a high-speed chase on Interstate 85.The incident began when Williams drove away from a routine traffic stop, leading to a pursuit during which he allegedly fired multiple times at pursuing officers. The chase ended in Grantville, where Williams shot and injured a GSP K-9 named Armor before escaping into a wooded area. Law enforcement agencies, including the GSP, local police departments, and the U.S. Marshals Service, conducted an extensive search across Coweta and Troup counties. The manhunt prompted school lockdowns and warnings to residents to stay vigilant, as Williams was considered armed and dangerous24.During the search:

• A $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to Williams' arrest.
• Authorities searched various locations, including a shipping container where Williams was suspected of hiding.
• The injured K-9, Armor, was treated and released from a veterinary hospital, expected to recover but remain off duty for several months.

Williams faced charges of Aggravated Assault against a police officer for shooting at troopers during the chase1. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was tasked with conducting an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting aspect of the incident1.The peaceful resolution of this case brings relief to local communities that had been on edge during the multi-day search. As the investigation continues, authorities will likely provide more details about Williams' capture and the events leading up to it