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Man suspected in double shooting in Cumming remains at large
Fled the scene of domestic-related incident just after midnight Monday
Ronald Lofland WEB

CUMMING – A man suspected of shooting two people at a residence in Cumming early Monday morning is being sought by local law enforcement.

Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call just after midnight on May 30 to a home on Darla Avenue, which connects 14th and 15th street off Tribble Gap Road.

According to Deputy Epifanio Rodriguez, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, both victims, a black female and a Hispanic male, were transported to an area hospital with apparent non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

As of about 5 a.m. Monday, the male had gone through surgery and both were listed in stable condition.

The suspect, 47-year-old Ronald Eric Lofland, reportedly fled the scene in a gold 2003 Jeep Liberty and is thought to be armed, Rodriguez said.

“We don’t believe he is a threat to the public, as of now,” Rodriguez said. “However, he did shoot two people, so if you come in contact with him do not approach him and call 911.”

Investigators believe the incident is domestic-related, though it was not immediately clear who owns the house in which the shooting occurred.

“The female victim is either married or has been married to the suspect,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said the sheriff’s office has not confirmed rumors that there were other witnesses, including children, on scene.

It was not immediately clear whether the residence or suspect and victims have a history of domestic incidents.

Also not immediately clear was Lofland’s extent of any prior domestic violence or criminal history charges, though he does have a booking photo recorded with the sheriff’s office.