Law enforcement continue search for 2 suspects wanted in Sunday’s fatal shooting

An argument in Stephens County ended with one man being fatally shot, Sunday night.

According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, two suspects are on the run.

Shirley says the shooting occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m., Sunday night.

He says that when deputies arrived on scene, they found one man dead from a gunshot wound, his identity has yet to be released.

Shirley says that it has been determined that prior to the shooting, an argument had ensued outside of the residence, over the victims’ vehicle that had been reported stolen a couple of weeks prior to the Lavonia Police Department. Shirley says at some point during the physical altercation, a shot was fired, striking the victim who died at the scene.

Shirley adds that after the shooting, the two suspects fled in a late to mid 2000 model red Pontiac G6.

According to Shirley, law enforcement has identified the two individuals through interviews at the scene and in Franklin and Hart counties.

Shirley says the suspects have left Stephens County, based on leads and other evidence that was discovered in another county.

Again, he advises law enforcement to proceed with caution because at least one man is armed with a long gun and is considered dangerous.

Shirley says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Lavonia Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Stephens County Coroner’s Office have assisted in the investigation.

The investigation continues.

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