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Manhunt Underway for Armed Suspect After Officer Shot

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Captain Brantley Worley of McCaysville, Georgia, was critically injured in a shooting on September 12, 2025, while responding to a 911 call.
Timothy Craig Ramsey, 26, is wanted for aggravated assault with intent to murder a police officer.
Ramsey is a white male, 5'11", 185 pounds, with long brown hair and blue eyes, last seen in a green outfit and dark motorcycle helmet.
A Blue Alert has been issued; he is considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities are conducting a multi-agency manhunt across Georgia and North Carolina. Residents should call 911 if Ramsey is spotted.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 shooting of five Dallas police officers during a protest marked a troubling escalation in violence against law enforcement, reflecting deepening tensions between police and communities. In 2025, Captain Brantley Worley's critical injury further highlighted these ongoing dangers, underscoring the urgent need for improved safety measures and community relations in policing amidst rising crime rates and public unrest.

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Story summary

Captain Brantley Worley of McCaysville, Georgia, was critically injured in a shooting on September 12, 2025, while responding to a 911 call.
Timothy Craig Ramsey, 26, is wanted for aggravated assault with intent to murder a police officer.
Ramsey is a white male, 5'11", 185 pounds, with long brown hair and blue eyes, last seen in a green outfit and dark motorcycle helmet.
A Blue Alert has been issued; he is considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities are conducting a multi-agency manhunt across Georgia and North Carolina. Residents should call 911 if Ramsey is spotted.

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