On Monday February 21, 2022 detectives with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to a shooting incident which caused a lockdown of Lake City Middle School on February 14, 2022.
The original incident occurred last week approximately 100 yards from the campus of Lake City Middle School, and resulted in a disruption to the school’s afternoon dismissal process. Darris Moore (39) of Lake City was arrested for shooting at another person following a dispute. He was positively identified as a result of cooperation from various witnesses. The incident resulted in property damage from bullet holes, but no injuries to individuals were reported.
In a statement, Sheriff Mark Hunter said, “I am extremely grateful no one was injured by this suspect’s reckless actions. We work hard to keep our community safe, and I am pleased with the actions taken by law enforcement to protect our school children that day, as well as the determination of our detectives to resolve this case so quickly. Solving this case highlights what can be accomplished when citizens and law enforcement work together.”
Moore was charged with Attempted Murder, Criminal Mischief, and Discharging a Firearm in Public. He was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility and has a $280,000 bond.
