One dead, one critically injured, suspect sought in Saturday morning shooting
October 04, 2025

One person is dead, another one critically injured and a suspect is being sought after a Saturday morning shooting incident.
According to Sheriff Tom Tindle, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Mildred Davis Road about 1;30 Saturday morning.
John Lee Starks III, 26, was pronounced dead. Another victim suffered critical life threatening injuries and was transported to a medical facility.
Tindle said an arrest warrant has been issued forĀ
Roeland Williams, 24. Authorities are searching for him.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Williams is asked to contact the Sheriffs or 911.
According to Sheriff Tom Tindle, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Mildred Davis Road about 1;30 Saturday morning.
John Lee Starks III, 26, was pronounced dead. Another victim suffered critical life threatening injuries and was transported to a medical facility.
Tindle said an arrest warrant has been issued forĀ
Roeland Williams, 24. Authorities are searching for him.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Williams is asked to contact the Sheriffs or 911.
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