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Man from Ohio killed in Henry County double shooting

Three people of interest were seen leaving the location in a dark green 4-door sedan, police said.

Credit: Henry County Police Department

Credit: Henry County Police Department

Three people of interest were seen leaving the location in a dark green 4-door sedan, police said.
By Ada Wood and
Oct 9, 2020

A man visiting Atlanta from Ohio was shot and killed in Henry County on Monday, police said.

Authorities were called to the incident on Rock Island Drive in Ellenwood, Henry police spokesman Capt. Randy Lee told AJC.com. Officers found two people shot at the scene, one fatally. Police have not released their identities or information about the second man’s condition.

Three people of interest were seen leaving the location in a dark green 4-door sedan, according to Sgt. Anthony Militello. One suspect was wearing a blue hoodie with black pants, a second suspect had on a light gray hoodie with dark gray pants, and the final suspect was wearing a red T-shirt.

No other details about the double shooting have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective T. Webb or Henry County police at 770-957-9121.

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Ada is a local journalist and Atlanta-area native who has worked at a variety of publications throughout the city and currently finds her home at the AJC. She is a senior at Georgia State and covers crime and public safety. Informing readers on something new and telling their stories inspires her every day.

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