Investigation into Man Found Dead from Gunshot

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FetchYourNews.com has received the following release from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.  Last night, December 28, 2015, at approximately 11:30 pm, Gilmer Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 74 Brook Hollow Circle in reference to a male subject being shot. Upon their arrival, deputies found Andrew Abernathy inside the residence. He had been shot and was deceased.  Gilmer Sheriff’s detectives and agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded and began an investigation into the death of Abernathy.

Deputies and the GBI agents have worked throughout the night processing the crime scene and interviewing possible witnesses. At this point, they cannot elaborate on particular aspects of this case. However, they do NOT believe there is any threat to citizens in the area.

 Sheriff Stacy Nicholson  would ask that anyone, who may have information, contact Gilmer Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division at 706-635-4646.

 

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