Georgia DJJ: Shooting Incident At Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 13, 2025

(Claxton, GA) – This morning at around 10 a.m., a masked suspect fired gunshots toward the recreation yard at the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center located in Evans County. Fortunately, no youth or staff members were injured in this incident.

The Evans County Sheriff’s Office has taken several suspects into custody and requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). As a precaution, the Claxton RYDC is currently on lockdown while a thorough investigation is conducted.

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice takes this matter very seriously and is working closely with state and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of our staff and youth, as well as to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.