VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Valdosta community is mourning the tragic loss of 49-year-old Anetra R. Riley, who was killed Monday evening in an aggravated assault on White Water Road.
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:46 p.m. on April 7 to the 4900 block of White Water Road after a report of a shooting. Investigators classified the incident as aggravated assault with a firearm. Authorities confirmed Riley was killed in the incident, and the suspect remains unknown.
Officials say the circumstances involved multiple vehicles, including a gray 2022 Honda Accord and a black 2011 Dodge Ram 3500. The suspect was reportedly driving a red 2017 Nissan Altima with Georgia tag SDS2484. The sheriff’s office noted the case is not being investigated as family violence and urged anyone with information to contact authorities to assist the investigation.
Anetra Riley is remembered by family, friends, and the community as a kind, caring, and compassionate individual. Her sudden and tragic death has left a deep void in the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her family and close friends, who are now coping with the devastating loss of a loved one taken far too soon. The Valdosta community extends its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Though her life was tragically cut short, the memory of Anetra Riley’s warmth, generosity, and positive spirit will live on. Her legacy will endure in the hearts of those who knew her and in the community she touched.
