Man in custody after Ogeechee River stabbing victim shoots alleged attacker

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A suspect is in custody following a stabbing and shooting on a sandbar in the Ogeechee River, according to the Chatham County Police Department.

Police say the incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Sunday near Shad Road.

Investigators say the victim arrived at the sandbar by Jet Ski before 47-year-old Kevin Ramage allegedly started a verbal confrontation. As the victim attempted to leave, police say Ramage stabbed him.

The victim told investigators he then fired a gun, striking Ramage.

Police say the victim left on his Jet Ski and met law enforcement officers and emergency crews at Morgan’s Bridge. Ramage was taken to a nearby fire station before being transported to a hospital with injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening.

Ramage is in police custody and is expected to be served with an aggravated assault warrant before being transferred to the Chatham County Detention Center.

Anyone with additional information can submit an anonymous tip through the Chatham County Police Department app or its online tip form here.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020.