Manhunt Underway After McCaysville Police Captain Shot by Suspect

Lead: A manhunt is underway in McCaysville, Georgia, after 26-year-old Timothy Craig Ramsey allegedly shot and critically injured Police Captain Brantley Worley late Friday night.

Nut Graf: Ramsey remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous, prompting a statewide Blue Alert and a multi-agency search involving local and state law enforcement to locate him and protect the public.

Manhunt and Alerts

• North Carolina issued a Blue Alert at 4:05 p.m. Saturday warning residents not to approach Ramsey and to notify authorities immediately if spotted.
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and McCaysville Police are coordinating search efforts across northeast Georgia and surrounding counties.

Suspect Description and Warning

Authorities describe Ramsey as a 26-year-old white male, 5 ft 11 in, 185 lb, with long brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen on foot in the area of 1st Street in McCaysville wearing a green top, dark pants and a dark motorcycle helmet.

Investigation and Appeals

Law enforcement urges anyone with information on Ramsey’s whereabouts to call 911 or the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477). Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked citizens to pray for Captain Worley’s recovery and support officers facing similar dangers.