Details on body suggest no foul play
News August 19, 2020
ELLIJAY, Ga. – According to authorities in the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office, details from the ongoing investigation into a body found inside of the Coosawattee River Resort are suggesting the incident may not be related to any sort of violence or heinous crime.
However, Capt. Brian Shepard in Gilmer’s Criminal Investigation Division said that the Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation as a potential crime until proven otherwise. While the body is being investigated further, details revolving around its condition are not showing usual signs of a defensive fight, a struggle, or any sort of indication of an altercation. Authorities declined to confirm or further comment on the body’s condition or details of the investigation, but did say they are currently awaiting lab results on certain parts of the investigation.
Some possible answers if these results prove this person’s death was not a murder could be drug related or health related.
Reports indicate that the body was discovered on August 14, 2020. Some tips suggest the body was found near the Riverside Pool in Coosawattee. FYN will continue reporting if new details show a more serious crime or incident involved.
Man dies from gunshot in Ellijay Monday
News May 6, 2020
ELLIJAY, Ga. – According to reports coming from the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office, it has been confirmed that a man died from gunshot wounds during an altercation in the area of Rose Garden Road on Monday, May 4, 2020, just before midnight.
The Sheriff’s Office has released a statement saying, “A domestic violence incident that resulted in the death of a Gilmer County man occurred on Monday night in the Rose Garden Rd. area of the county.” Michael Trager, 25, died at the scene when he was shot.
“Trager had traveled to the residence on Rose Garden Rd. where his estranged wife was staying and forced his way inside,” said Captain Frank Copeland.
Deputies worked with help from Ellijay Police during the storms as investigations began into the scene.
According to the statement, “There was a struggle between Trager and the homeowner which resulted in Trager being shot twice, and he died at the scene. Preliminary information reveals that the estranged wife was in the process of seeking a temporary protective order.”
While investigations are continuing, there has been no indications from the Sheriff’s Office of any charges or arrests at this time. Sheriff Nicholson states, “At this point in the investigation with the information that we have, we do not anticipate charges to be filed, however, as the investigation continues and if we receive information to the contrary, that could change.”