ARMED AND DANGEROUS: U.S. Marshals searching for man who shot at deputy

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Coweta County deputies and the U.S. Marshals are searching for an armed and dangerous man accused of shooting at a deputy Monday morning.

Tommy Hill, 34, is wanted in connection with a shooting on Nov. 29 in Heard County. He has been on the run ever since.

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The Heard County Sheriff’s Office says Hill shot a man during an argument on Hwy 34. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hill is wanted for aggravated assault.

Monday morning, Heard County deputies say Hill was spotted in Coweta Count, where he shot at a deputy.

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Deputies and the U.S. Marshals are searching the area of West Highway 34, Boy Scout Road and Ware Road.

“CONTACT 911 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE MR. TOMMY HILL. Deputies are in the area of West Highway 34, Boy Scout Rd, Ware Rd area. They are looking for Tommy Hill (See Photo). If you see Mr. Hill or know his location, please contact 911 or the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office 770-253-1502 ex 8275. Subject is Armed and dangerous. Do not approach Mr. Hill,” the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.

Hill has brown hair, blue eyes and a barbed wire tattoo on his right arm.

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He is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who comes in contact with him is warned not to approach and to call 911 immediately.

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