Investigators say the shooting began near Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County and ended when security detained a driver at a Douglas County hospital.
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia man faces false imprisonment and aggravated assault charges after a woman said he shot her multiple times, then drove her around for hours before stopping at a hospital on Nov. 2. The woman, 23-year-old Shamay Pitt, survived and is recovering after surgery.
Authorities said the case crosses county lines and remains open. Investigators identified the suspect as 25-year-old Joshua Woodruff and said the shooting was reported to have started near Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County. Security personnel at WellStar Douglas Hospital detained a man who arrived with the victim, and paramedics arranged for her transfer to Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Detectives are still reconstructing the route and timeline, while prosecutors review whether additional counts will be filed in DeKalb, Douglas or both. Officials have not released information on a firearm recovery or any prior protective orders connected to the pair.
Pitt said Woodruff asked to meet that day “to talk.” She told reporters the conversation turned into a struggle inside her car and then gunfire. “He steps back, he steps forward, and he starts shooting me,” Pitt said. She recalled pleading as the car moved west from DeKalb County toward Douglas County. “Just lay me on the grass, so I can breathe. I don’t want to die in this car,” she said. After what she described as hours, the car reached the Douglasville hospital, where security alerted authorities and medical staff stabilized her before a transfer for surgery.
Police said Woodruff was booked on false imprisonment and aggravated assault. Under Georgia law, aggravated assault with a firearm is a felony that can draw a lengthy prison term if convicted. Because the gunfire and alleged restraint spanned jurisdictions, charging decisions may involve both county solicitors and the district attorney’s office. Investigators will weigh evidence such as bullet trajectories inside the vehicle, Pitt’s medical records, and any video from the hospital drive-up lanes. Detectives also commonly seek phone records to confirm travel times and communication before and after the shooting, though officials have not said if such warrants have been issued.
The location details match a corridor known for heavy traffic and fast access to Interstate 20. Snapfinger Road connects neighborhoods east of Atlanta to the highway, making Douglasville roughly a 30–40 minute drive in light conditions. Hospital security in Douglas County often serves as a first contact point when violent-crime victims arrive by private vehicle, staff members said in general terms. Pitt said she is focused on her young son as she recovers. Friends have circulated a fundraiser to offset medical and household costs during her rehabilitation.
Court scheduling was not immediately available Monday. If additional counts are added, a preliminary hearing date would be set in the county where the new charges are filed. Prosecutors typically make charging announcements after investigators finish interviews and evidence reviews. No other arrests were reported, and police have not announced the recovery of a weapon.
As of late Monday, detectives described the case as active. Further updates are expected after medical summaries and additional witness statements are collected.
Author note: Last updated November 25, 2025.