From Glynn County Police:
On July 29, 2021 at about 8:12 PM, Glynn County Police responded to a person shot at 3706 Burroughs Avenue, Brunswick. On arrival, officers located one adult victim of a gunshot wound. The suspect(s) were not on scene.
The victim was transported by Glynn County Fire Rescue to Southeast Georgia Health Systems-Brunswick Campus for treatment. The victim was later transported to UF Health Shands Hospital for further treatment where they remain in critical condition.
A vehicle involved in the incident was later located in the City of Brunswick.
GCPD Investigations and Patrol Division with assistance from the City of Brunswick Police worked throughout the evening and overnight, interviewing witnesses and processing multiple incident scenes.
On July 30 2021 at about 1100 hours, GCPD Investigators located the suspect at the Hometown Inn formerly known as Rodeway, 5252 New Jesup Highway. The suspect was taken into custody without incident when they stepped from the motel room.
The name of the victim is not being released at this time.
The following persons have been arrested at this time with additional charges pending:
BRUCE “BRUKIEL” STEPHENS, age 28, of Brunswick GA is charged with Aggravated Assault
HONESTY JOHNSON, age 20, of Brunswick GA is charged with Theft by Taking
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information about this incident please contact GCPD Investigations at 912 554 7802, Investigator Marcy at 912 554 2919 or SILENT WITNESS at 912 264 1333.