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NCSO searching for Tuesday shooting suspects
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COVINGTON, Ga. - The Newton County Sheriff's Office Major Felony Unit is investigating a shooting at 350 Crestfield Circle Tuesday where a 17-year-old was shot.

"It was reported that two black males in a red or burnt orange color Dodge Charger pulled up to the home and began shooting into the crowd striking the victim," according to a NCSO news release. "One of the males in the vehicle was reported to have a small afro."

The victim, a female, was treated by deputies at the scene before EMS arrived. She was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, according to the release. 

"There are several video cameras in the area that may have caught this crime on tape and our major felony unit is currently working to obtain information needed to help identify any and all suspects involved," according to the release.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact NCSO at 678-625-1400.