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1 killed another injured after shooting reported near courthouse in Griffin,

The community is advised to avoid the area.

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UPDATE: One person was killed, and another was hospitalized following a shooting in downtown Griffin on Friday.

Police confirmed that the individuals involved were acquainted with each other.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

Griffin, GA – On September 13th, 2024, Griffin Police and Spalding County Deputies responded to reports of an active shooter situation near the intersection of 6th Street and Solomon Street, outside the Spalding County Courthouse.

The incident involved two individuals who were known to each other. One person has tragically died from their injuries, while the other is receiving treatment at Spalding Regional Medical Center.

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Law enforcement officials confirm there is no longer a threat to the public. The Griffin Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the case.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the event is urged to contact Investigator Powell at rpowell@cityofgriffin.com.


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Victims killed in Beaver County shooting identified

Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.

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Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting incident in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, that left two people dead and two others injured on Sunday night.

The shooting occurred on Shaffer Road, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Emergency medical teams arrived on the scene, and the two injured individuals were airlifted to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter for treatment. Their conditions remain undisclosed.

North Sewickley Police confirmed on Monday morning that the incident was contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

However, they have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or potential suspects.

The two victims who lost their lives have been identified as Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt.

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Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.

The incident has left the small, close-knit community in shock. Jennifer Lanham, who works nearby, shared her disbelief.

“Everybody here knows everybody. We’re a very tight-knit community. Everybody looks out for one another. This is a tragedy beyond compare for our town,” Lanham said.

Lanham recounted how one of her employees informed her that police had requested nearby businesses to close as a precaution.

“It’s really hard to wrap your head around something like this. A multiple homicide in a small town—it’s staggering. You just don’t hear about things like this happening here,” she added.

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Law enforcement has not yet provided details on the motive or any suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation remains active, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.

Further updates will be provided as authorities release more information about this tragic event.


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