12-year -old in custody after accidental shooting leaves LaGrange man dead
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- 12-year-old detained after accidentally discharging loaded firearm, killing 20-year-old Nyquarious Gates at LaGrange apartment complex.
- Police investigating incident at Wood Glen apartments on North Cary Street; tips encouraged through Detective Vinson or Tip411.
A deadly shooting at a LaGrange apartment complex has left a child detained and a man dead.
Police responded to Wood Glen apartment complex on North Cary Street around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Officials say 20-year-old Nyquarious Gates was found on the scene with a gunshot wound to his body.
Gates was transported to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.
“The Criminal Investigations Division was requested and responded to the scene to conduct their investigation into the shooting,” police said.
The investigation revealed that a 12-year-old boy was mishandling a loaded firearm when it discharged striking the victim. The juvenile was taken into custody and detained.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective B. Vinson at 706-883-2620.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Tip411 system. This can be done via the mobile application, through the online portal, or by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411. These channels are designed to ensure the public can share critical information confidentially and securely.
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