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One Dead, One Arrested In Accidental Shooting
Greg S. Williams � December 15, 2014 Griffin Police say an 18 year old male
died there Monday after suffering an accidental gunshot wound.
Officers responded to 617 W. Broad
Street at approximately 7:17pm in reference to a call concerning
shots fired. Upon their arrival they found a black male victim laying
on the couch in the living room deceased from a single gunshot wound
to the neck.
The victim has been identified as Gideon Phazion Mays, DOB 5/30/96 of Griffin. Investigators responded to the scene and determined that the incident was an accidental shooting. �Prior to the 911 call another male who was in the residence with the victim was handling a weapon when it accidently discharged, striking the victim,� Lt. Michael Richardson told Barnesville Dispatch. �The shooter was identified as Terriez Stroud, DOB 4/6/91.� �Shortly after the incident, Stroud made contact with Investigators and was cooperating with the investigation,� he continued. �Evidence at the scene was consistent with statements made by Stroud and at this time Stroud has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.� He is currently being held at the Spalding County Jail. |
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