Whitfield County Homeowner Fires Shots at Suspected Car Burglars

Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of an entering auto in progress in the vicinity of Pleasant Drive and Old Grade Road early Saturday morning.

Deputies arrived at approximately 5:30 a.m. and spoke with the homeowner, who reported that multiple individuals were breaking into his vehicle and attempting to open his back door. The homeowner then exited his residence and fired several shots at the subjects.

One of the female suspects was struck by a round and was transported by medical personnel for treatment. Tristen Knight has been arrested and charged with Felony Entering Auto in connection with the incident. Charges are pending for the injured female, whose name is being withheld by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office at this time due to her ongoing medical treatment.

The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office has stated that they will not be pursuing charges against the homeowner at this time. The case will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for their review.