TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured Wednesday night at a residence on Big Springs Mountville Road, according to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on February 4 to 209 Big Springs Mountville Road in reference to two adult males who had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Life-saving measures were immediately initiated by deputies until care was taken over by the Fire Department and EMS personnel.
One of the victims, identified as Jeffery Scott, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, Walter Keene, 50, was transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. His current condition has not been released.
The suspect was identified as Zachary Thompkins, 32, who was later located at an address on Greenville Road. Thompkins was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
Investigators with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division determined that Thompkins went to the location to confront one of the victims regarding a previous disagreement. During the confrontation, Thompkins allegedly produced a firearm and shot both victims before fleeing the scene.
Thompkins has been charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
The investigation remains ongoing. No further information has been released at this time.
