Two people dead after being found shot inside LaGrange house fire
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LaGrange investigators have begun a probe into a shooting and house fire that left two people dead.
Authorities with the city’s fire department initially responded to 102 Fendig Street on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30 PM for a structure fire.
Firefighters immediately extinguished the blaze and while conducting a search of the residence found two bodies.
The bodies were later discovered to have been shot. According to authorities, the bodies have been identified as 38-year-old Jabreka Williams and 40-year-old Roderick Kennedy.
“The police department and the Criminal Investigations Division were notified and responded,” police said. “This case is active and ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Updates will be shared as the case continues.”
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Randazzo at 706-883-2658. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000. Anonymous tips can also be shared through Tip411 by texting 847411, keyword LAGRANGE.
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