Suspect Arrested in Habersham Shooting

A suspect has been arrested in a shooting in Habersham County.

The shooting occurred during the early morning hours in the Cornelia area in the area of Garrison Road between Garner Road and Pea Ridge Road.

Following the report of the shooting, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office began a search in that area that went door to door and also involved K-9 units and a helicopter.

Roads were also closed in that area during the search, which reportedly led to a standoff with the suspect that has now ended with a suspect’s arrest.

According to reports from WSB-TV, one person was killed and a second person was injured in the shooting.