Search for man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend in front of her son, Johns Creek Police say

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Johns Creek police is searching for a suspect after two people were shot at a Fulton County home.

According to police, officers responded to the scene Monday at 2:42 a.m. At the scene, police found two victims — Heather Quiggle and her boyfriend, Jerrold Knight.

Police told Channel 2 Action News that Quiggle’s son was at home during the incident. When he heard gunshots, he jumped out his window and ran to a neighbor’s house to get help.

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The suspect, identified as Abdul Batin Rashid, had left the scene by the time officers arrived.

Rashid is a black male who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and has gray hair and a close-cut beard. Rashid was last seen driving a 2013 black Nissan Altima with GA tag RUR4954.

Police said Rashid should be considered armed and dangerous.

Police said detectives are seeking arrest warrants for Rashid for one count of aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act, one count of aggravated assault, one count of burglary, one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and one count of a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

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The two victims were taken to a local hospital and they are in stable condition.

Authorities said Rashid is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding Rashid’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.

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