WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports Police arrest suspect in Metter club shooting

The Metter police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.

Officers responded to Club 46 in Metter on a call that a person had been shot. 

A 27-year-old man had been shot in the back. He was taken to the Candler County Hospital and later to Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah where he was admitted and reported in stable condition. 

As officers were investigating the shooting at Club 46, a second shooting occurred on Ellis Street in Metter, according to police. Officers heard several gunshots fired in a row.

A ground and air search was conducted, but nothing turned up. Investigators believe the second shooting may be connected to the first shooting at Club 46, according to Metter police.

Metter Police arrested Joe Denson II on Jan. 30 for shooting the 27 year old at Club 46. He faces an aggravated assault charge. Others involved are being held by police for questioning. More arrests in connection with both shootings are likely.

The Candler County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol (air unit and troopers), Bulloch County Sheriff's Office, Department of Natural Resources, Twin City Police Department, and Bulloch County Public Safety 911 Center assisted with the incidents.

Those with information should call Investigator Justin Wells at 912.685.2190 or jwells@metterpd.com.

Copyright 2012 WTOC. All rights reserved.