Two individuals are dead following a nighttime shooting on Sunday, May 29.
The event occurred during a well-attended gathering at the Larry Mitchell Ball Park on Suburban Drive in Sandersville.
“As a result of this incident, two people were taken to the emergency room and later succumbed to their injuries,” said Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.
30-year-old Christopher “Scooter” Dunn of Wrightsville and 17-year-old Williams Mykell Lowery of Louisville were identified as the deceased.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case. They encourage anyone with information concerning the shooting to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 478-552-0911 or the GBI at 478-374-6988.
“We need your help to aid us in bringing the person or persons responsible for this shooting to justice,” said Sheriff Cochran. “Join us in praying for these families that are affected by this senseless act of violence.”