The Dade County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a suspect involved in a violent shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026. The incident took place on the 400 block of Michael's Road, near the Alabama state line in Dade County, Georgia. According to Sheriff Ray Cross, deputies received a call around 10:30 a.m. reporting that two individuals had been shot. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the head, while the other was shot in the leg. Both victims are currently in critical condition at a local hospital. The suspect remains at large and is believed to be hiding in a wooded area behind the home where the shooting occurred. Law enforcement has confirmed the existence of a person of interest but has not released any names or physical descriptions at this time. A massive multi-agency search operation is underway, involving the Dade County Sheriff's Office, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), and SWAT teams. The search utilizes helicopters, drones, and K9 units to sweep the area. Due to the active crime scene, residents in the area between Highway 301 and the Alabama state line have been ordered to stay inside and report any non-law enforcement individuals outside. Nearby schools, including Davis Elementary School, have been placed on soft lockdown as a precautionary measure, with additional school resource officers deployed to ensure safety. Officials state there is no known direct threat to the schools, but the situation is being closely monitored in coordination with law enforcement. The Dade County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or information regarding the suspect's whereabouts. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.