15-year-old Warnock campaigner shot through door by homeowner, deputies say - WSB Atlanta

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A antheral was arrested aft constabulary said helium changeable a teen campaigning for the upcoming run-off predetermination Thursday night.

Savannah constabulary said the 15-year-old was astatine a residence connected Hartridge Street wherever helium was campaigning for Senator Raphael Warnock.

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Officers said portion the teen was astatine the beforehand door, 42-year-old Jimmy Paiz changeable the teen done the closed door, hitting him successful the leg.

When they arrived, authorities said officers rapidly recovered Paiz astatine location and arrested him.

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The teen, who has not been identified, was taken to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

“I americium saddened to larn astir this incident. I americium praying for the unfortunate and their household and privation them a afloat recovery,” Senator Warnock said successful a statement.

Paiz was booked into the Chatham County Jail and charged with aggravated battle and aggravated battery.

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Authorities said determination is nary denotation that the shooting was politically-motivated.

The probe remains ongoing.

Anyone with accusation connected this lawsuit is asked to interaction the Violent Crimes Tip Line astatine 912-525-3124.

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