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Name:
Shoemake, Michael Ray
Date of Booking:
07/27/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault
Officer’s Narrative:
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On July 26th 2025 at approx 2332 hrs I, Sgt Hadvab, responded to [800 BLOCK] E GrossMan Dr, Vidalia, Toombs County, Ga for a report of a female being choked.
While en-route Central 911 advised a female from [800 BLOCK] E Grossman Dr advising a white male was banging on her door and the male advised that he was being held hostage.
Upon arrival I noticed a white male, later identified as Mr. [VICTIM #1], laying in the front yard of the mentioned address. As I, along with Ofc. Clay Morgan, approached Mr. [VICTIM #1], a white male, later identified as Mr. Michael Shoemake, exited the house through the front door. Mr. Shoemake put his hand in the air. I advised Mr. Shoemake to spin 360 degrees to make sure he did not have any weapons on him. I advised Ofc. Morgan to speak with Mr. [VICTIM #1] as I spoke to Mr. Shoemake.
I spoke with Mr. Shoemake, who made the following statement.
Mr. Shoemake stated that him, Mr. [VICTIM #1] and a female, identified as Ms. [VICTIM #2], were hanging out and drinking. Mr. Shoemake said that Mr. [VICTIM #1] became mad and tried to leave. Mr. Shoemake stated that Mr. [VICTIM #1] grabbed the keys to his truck and walked out the front door. Mr. Shoemake said that Ms. [VICTIM #2] went outside to talk to Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. Shoemake explained that he then saw Mr. [VICTIM #1] start choking Ms. [VICTIM #2]. Mr. Shoemake said that he went out side to stop Mr. [VICTIM #1] with a gun.
I asked Mr. Shoemake if he discharged the gun to which he stated “yes I did. GA has the stand you ground law.” I advised Mr. Shoemake that GA did not have a stand your ground law. I asked Mr. Shoemake what he did with the gun to which he stated “I threw it some where in the grass.” I placed Mr. Shoemake in handcuffs, behind his back double locked for safety. I advised Mr. Shoemake that he was being detained pending my investigation. I walked the front yard in an attempt to locate the gun but was not able to locate it. I did locate one 9mm round in the fron yard by the sidewalk. I asked Mr. Shoemake where Ms. [VICTIM #2] was to which he stated “inside in the bed room. its the second door to your left.” While speaking to Mr. Shoemake I smelled the odor of and alcoholic beverage coming from his person.
I walked in the house and identified myself. I knocked on the bed room door to which Mr. [VICTIM #2] opened the door.
I spoke with Ms. [VICTIM #2], who made the following statement.
Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that her Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Mr. Shoemake was hanging out drinking. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. [VICTIM #1] is like a father figure to her. Ms. [VICTIM #2] explained that Mr. [VICTIM #1] was trying to leave so she took his keys so he would not drive and get a DUI. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. [VICTIM #1] exited the house, through the front door, and slammed the door. Ms. [VICTIM #2] further explained that she saw Mr. [VICTIM #1] laying on her front porch so she went out to talk to him. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said she told Mr. [VICTIM #1] that he was able to sleep on a bed, the couch, or with her dogs. Ms. [VICTIM #2] advised that she made the dog comment trying to be funny and lighten the mood. Mr. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. [VICTIM #1] became mad about the dog comment.
Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that she went over to Mr. [VICTIM #1] and put her arm around him to try and get him back inside. Ms. [VICTIM #2] explained that Mr. [VICTIM #1] then put her in a head lock and started to choke her. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated that she was able to get out of the hold and got on top of Mr. [VICTIM #1], who was on the ground. Mr. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. Shoemake then came out side and started fighting Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] explained that Mr. Shoemake was punching Mr. [VICTIM #1] while he was on the ground. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Shoemake then stopped and walked away.
Ms. [VICTIM #2] advised that Mr. [VICTIM #1] got up and started towards a neighbors house. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Shoemake then appeared in the yard with a gun and pointed it at Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. Shoemake made the comment “I’m going to kill you” while pointing the gun at Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that she attempted to get the gun away from Mr. Shoemake but was not able to. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. Shoemake then walked to Mr. [VICTIM #1] location, the corner of Ilise Ln and E Grossman Dr. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that Mr. Shoemake then discharged the gun towards the ground and then aimed the gun again at Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] said that she attempted to get the gun from Mr. Shoemake again but was not able to.
I looked at Ms. [VICTIM #2] neck and did not see any marks from being choked.
I walked out of the house and advised Mr. Shoemake that he was being placed under arrest for Aggravated Assault. I was advised by officers on scene that they located the gun in the center console of Mr. [VICTIM #1] truck I seized the gun, silver and black Taurus G2C S/N: TLP47064, and unloaded it. The magazine only had 9 rounds in it.
I spoke with Mr. [VICTIM #1], who made the following statement.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that him, Mr. Shoemake, and Ms. [VICTIM #2] was hanging out and drinking, Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that he attempted to leave and that Mr. Shoemake and Ms. [VICTIM #2] took his keys so he walked out the front door. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that Ms. [VICTIM #2] then came out and told him he can sleep on a bed, a couch or with her dogs. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that he was going to sleep in his truck. Mr. [VICTIM #1] explained that at one point Ms. [VICTIM #2] was on top of him choking him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] did admit that he did choke Ms. [VICTIM #2] due to her choking him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that Mr. Shoemake then came out of the house and started punching him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] explained that Mr. Shoemake then walked away.
Mr [VICTIM #1] said that Mr. Shoemake went into his truck and grabbed his gun. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he got up and went to the neighbors house, located at [800 BLOCK] E Grossman Dr, and knocked on the door and asked them to call the police. Mr. [VICTIM #1] then explained that Mr. Shoemake walked over to his and pointed the his own gun at him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that MR. Shoemake made the comment “I’m going to kill you”. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said that Mr. Shoemake then discharged the gun into the ground and walked away. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that he did not know if Mr Shoemake discharged the firearm once or twice. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that there were 12 round in his magazine but there wasn’t a round chambered.
While speaking to Mr. [VICTIM #1] I smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. As Mr. [VICTIM #1] was speaking he was only able to remember bits and peaces of what occurred. I asked Mr. [VICTIM #1] multiple times if he needed EMS to which he denied every time I asked. Ms. [VICTIM #2] advised that she did not want to press charges against Mr. [VICTIM #1] she just wanted him gone. Officers walked the area in an attempt to locate where the gun was discharged but was not able to find the location due to the lighting.
Ofc. Morgan transported Mr. Shoemake to TCDC with out incident. Mr. [VICTIM #1] was advised to call someone to come pick him up to which he did.
The handgun was logged into evidence and placed in locker #011. Warrants were typed to be signed for Mr. Shoemake.
Mr. Shoemake was charged with the following:
Aggravated Assault (OCGA 16-5-21)
Pointing a gun at another (OCGA 16-11-102)
Terroristic: Threats (CCGA 16-11-37)
Discharging gun under the influence (OCGA 16-11-134)
Entering Auto (OCGA 16-8-18)
Discharging a firearm with in city limits (ORD 13-7)
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