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GBI Arrests 3 Following Toccoa Shooting Investigation

PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has arrested and charged Zatorian Y’Deetris Lacy, age 21, of Toccoa, GA, with misdemeanor obstruction and disorderly conduct, Christopher Lee Lacy, age 37, of Toccoa, GA, with false statements, and Shane Ladarious Lacy, age 20, of Toccoa, GA, with false statements.

Agents have taken warrants for Larquavious De’Shyne “Shyne” Colbert, age 22, of Toccoa, GA, for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and discharge of a gun near a public highway.

Colbert is wanted by law enforcement.

The Toccoa Police Department asked the GBI to assist in a shooting investigation on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at about 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday afternoon, Toccoa Police Officers responded to the Stephens County hospital in reference to a shooting victim. The victim was later taken to another hospital where he is currently being treated.

The investigation revealed that the victim was shot at a home on West Whitman Street after an argument.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the location of Colbert is asked to contact the Toccoa Police Department at 706-282-3236, Stephens County 911 or the GBI at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online,or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

The case will be given to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Emma Dunn

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