A pregnant woman was shot in the neck and shoulder by her boyfriend, Jerrell Clark, 38, at an apartment complex in Riverdale, Georgia on Saturday. The victim's teenage son pulled a gun to defend his mother, leading to a reported exchange of shots before officers arrived.
According to police, Clark allegedly fled the scene after shooting the woman, who is in stable condition at a local hospital with no sign of fetal distress. A manhunt for Clark continues, and authorities urge the public not to approach him as he is considered "armed and dangerous".
The Riverdale Police Department has issued search and arrest warrants for Clark on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery against a pregnant woman, reckless conduct, and cruelty to children.
Clark is described as 5-foot-11 in height, weighing about 150 lbs. with brown eyes. The police department is seeking information from the public regarding his whereabouts and asks that anyone with potential information contact them or call 911.
**Background**
The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. on Saturday at Brooks Crossing Apartments, where Clark allegedly shot the woman after a verbal altercation turned physical. The victim's teenage son intervened by pulling a gun to defend her, leading to an exchange of shots before officers arrived.