Glynn County police say it happened just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday at the parking lot of the Dash Food Mart on Newcastle Street.
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — Three teenagers have been detained after a carjacking that resulted in a man being shot in the leg, according to the Glynn County Police Department (GCPD).
Police report that they were called to the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday in the parking lot of the Dash Food Mart on Newcastle Street. Upon arrival, Glynn County Fire Rescue provided the victim with immediate medical assistance before he was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Details remain sparse, but authorities have stated that a 17-year-old was found carrying a handgun at the time of the arrest. This firearm was identified as stolen in a separate auto-related incident.
GCPD says the three teens who were arrested in connection to the carjacking are facing multiple charges, including:
- Hijacking a motor vehicle
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a certain crimes
- possession of a handgun by a person under 18
- Party to the crime of motor vehicle hijacking
- Party to the crime of aggravated assault
- False statements and writings
- Possession of stolen property (firearm)
- Possession of a handgun by a person under 18
- Party to the crime of a motor vehicle hijacking
- Party to the crime of aggravated assault
- False statements and writings
First Coast News is not identifying the teens at this time due to their age and the nature of their charges.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to reach out to Glynn County police at (912)-554-3645, or provide tips anonymously via Silent Witness at (912)-264-1333.
