Masked Man Opens Fire at Georgia Youth Detention Center

Masked man opens fire at Georgia youth detention center

A southeast Georgia youth detention center was put on lockdown after investigators say a masked gunman opened fire on the center's recreation yard.

Georgia detention center under lockdown after masked gunman fires shots, officials say

Several people have been taken into custody Sunday after a masked gunman fired shots toward the recreation yard at a southeast Georgia regional youth detention center, officials said.

Masked gunman fires at Claxton youth detention center, facility on lockdown

Officials say "several" suspects are in custody

Shooting incident at Claxton Youth Detention Center

CLAXTON, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (GDJJ) announced today that a shooting incident took place at the detention center. The incident occurred Sunday morning at around 10 a.m. when a masked individual fired gunshots toward the recreation yard at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC). There were no reports of injuries from this incident. The Evans County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) has taken several suspects i…