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Officers searching for two men involved in Bainbridge shooting

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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WTXL) - Bainbridge Public Safety officers are looking for two men involved in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. 

Warrants have been obtained for Kawaii Marquis Fountain on multiple counts of aggravated assault. 

On March 27, around 4:49 p.m., BPS were called to Sims Street in reference to a shooting. According to officers, Mike Jones and a woman were outside arguing when Jones yelled out the name, Kawaii. 

Moments later, Fountain, appeared from behind a building holding a pistol. Witnesses stated he fire four shots and then took off running. 

Several adults and two children, ages two and six, were also at the scene during the shooting. 

BPS says one of the bullets hit a man who was not involved in the incident. He was treated at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital for a bullet wound to his leg. 

A car traveling east on Broughton Street during the shooting was also hit by bullets, but no injuries were reported.   

Warrants have been obtained for Fountain on multiple counts of aggravated assault. Investigators are still attempting to find Fountain.

Jones is also wanted for questioning. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Fountain or Jones, please call Investigator Chris Avery at 229-726-4727.