Troup County officials identify suspect arrested, victims in double shooting
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- Zachary Thompkins, 32, arrested for shooting two men on Big Springs-Mountville Road Wednesday; one killed, one injured.
- Thompkins confronted victims over previous disagreement, fired gun, and fled; charged with murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office have identified the suspect arrested and the two victims involved in a double shooting.
The shooting occurred at 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, on Big Springs-Mountville Road, between Greenville Road and John Burks Road. Troup County Sheriff’s Office, Troup County AMR, and Troup County Fire Department responded to the scene.
The shooting left one victim, identified as Jeffery Scott, 54, deceased and a second victim, Walter Keene, 50,, being transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center for his injuries.
The suspect identified as Zachary Thompkins, 32 years old, was located at an address on Greenville Road and was taken into custody by deputies without incident.
At this time, investigators determined that Thompkins came to the incident location to confront one of the victims about a previous disagreement. At some point, Thompkins pulled out a firearm and shot both victims and left the scene.
Thompkins is charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. This is Troup County’s second homicide for 2026, and the second homicide this week.
Editor’s Note: A mugshot of Thompkins not released.
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