Siblings injured in Troup County shooting
Troup County deputies are investigating a shooting involving a brother and sister.
The shooting occurred at a residence in the 1600 block of Bartley Road on June 4, 2024, at approximately 10:41 PM. Deputies and first responders discovered a 15-year-old male and a 10-year-old female, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Immediate life-saving measures were administered to both victims, who were then transported to Wellstar West Georgia Emergency Department.
“Preliminary investigation by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division indicates that the 15-year-old male shot the 10-year-old female with a handgun for reasons currently unknown,” the sheriff’s office said. “Subsequently, the male shot himself.” The victims have been identified as siblings.
The 10-year-old female has been transferred to an Atlanta area hospital for further treatment and the 15-year-old male is in critical condition.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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