GBI Investigates Aggravated Assault in Americus—One Man Wanted

UPDATE - January 18, 2025

On January 17, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., Sales turned himself in to the Sumter County Sheriffs Office. Sales was charged with Home Invasion, Cruelty to Children in the 1st degree, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, along with the original two counts of Aggravated Assault.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Americus, Sumter County, GA (January 13, 2025) - At the request of the Americus Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an aggravated assault in Americus.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, at about 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a home on Oak Avenue, in Americus, Sumter County, GA, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

One suspect has been identified as Joseph Quantez “Quan” Sales, age 31, of Americus, GA. Arrest warrants have been obtained for Sales for two counts of Aggravated Assault. Sales is not in custody at this time.

This investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Americus at 229-931-2439 or the Americus Police Department in Americus, Georgia at 229-937-9011. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.