Man shot while attempting to break into car, police say
THOMASTON, Ga. - Police in Thomaston said a man was shot and hospitalized after someone caught him attempting to break into a car.
Investigators believe the suspect, Randell Watt, was trying to open a Tahoe parked on 3rd Street in Thomaston when an armed resident came outside and confronted them.
A witness told police Watt had a gun and he and the resident exchanged gunfire. Police found multiple shell casings from a .22 caliber gun and a 9mm, the gun Watt was allegedly holding. Police said they recovered the gun at the scene.
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Police said Watt was apparently shot multiple times and was rushed to Upson Regional Medical Center before being life-flighted to Macon. Police believe his injuries were not life-threatening.
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Police said the person who shot Watt is cooperating with investigators.
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