Georgia Shooting: Four Killed, One Teenager in Custody
Georgia Shooting Incident Overview
One teenager is in custody after the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office made a grim discovery at Pleasant Grove Park in Dalton. Four Hispanic men were found dead at 11:14 p.m. on Saturday. The deputies had received a call that there had been shots fired in the area.
Authorities Respond
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Joe Montgomery held a press conference giving more updates about the shooting Sunday afternoon. The victims were not named, but Montgomery identified them by age.
- Montgomery said officials have no reason to believe this was a gang-related shooting.
- There were multiple weapons involved; multiple shell casings were located on the scene.
- Montgomery suggested the motive could be robbery, potentially connected to contraband found in a vehicle at the scene.
Arrest Details
The Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old from Rome, charged with four counts of felony murder. Officials continue to seek assistance from the public in locating an SUV and a dark-colored hatchback vehicle, which likely sustained gunshots. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office at 706-278-1233 or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 800-597-8477.
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