Suspect arrested after dashcam captured suspect shooting gun when he attempted to carjack a vehicle

On August 15, 2023, an Atlanta Police Zone 3 sergeant near McDaniel St. SW & University Ave. SW heard gunfire and observed a male suspect running from the area.

The suspect attempted to elude police by jumping fences and running through backyards, but he was quickly apprehended.

The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Andrew Williams. Further investigation revealed that Williams had attempted to hijack a vehicle and shot at the vehicle several times. The entire incident was captured on the sergeant’s dashcam. Officers conducted an extensive search for the suspect’s firearm, but the firearm was not located.

Williams was charged with:
• Aggravated Assault
• Hijacking a Motor Vehicle
• Reckless Conduct
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Criminal Damage to Property
• Obstruction