UPDATE: Troup Co. Sheriff’s Office deems shooting involving two juveniles ‘a tragic accident’

UPDATE 6/7/24 11:22 a.m.: The Troup County Sheriff’s Office has shared another update on the shooting that left two juveniles critically injured.

The Criminal Investigations Division of the sheriff’s office interviewed the 10-year-old victim on Friday morning. Through that interview, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office deemed the shooting “a tragic accident” with no criminal intent. The sheriff’s office did confirm the 15 year old shot himself following the initial shooting.

The sheriff’s office says this case is now considered closed and no further updates will be given.

UPDATE 4:37 p.m.: The sheriff’s office shared an additional update on social media concerning the shooting that left a 15-year-old and 10-year-old critically injured.

According to TCSO, investigators believed that the cause of the shooting was “accidental or unintentional.” Although law enforcement is leaning toward the shooting being an accident, TCSO is waiting until investigators can speak with the female victim and additional family members before officially closing the case.

TCSO did not release additional details regarding the conditions of either victim.

UPDATE 4:37 p.m.: The Troup County Sheriff’s Office shared an update with WRBL regarding the condition of the two siblings who suffered from gunshot wounds on Tuesday.

TCSO says the 10-year-old female has been sent to an Atlanta area hospital and her 15-year-old brother is currently “listed in critical condition.”

LaGrange, Ga. (WRBL) – Late Tuesday evening, a tragic shooting in Troup County, left one teen and a young girl critically injured. Investigators say they were brother and sister.

Troup County Sheriff investigators arrived at a Bartley Road home at approximately 10:41 PM, responding to reports of two juveniles having been shot. Preliminary findings indicate the 15-year-old male shot his 10-year-old sister with a handgun for reasons that remain unclear. Shortly after, he turned the weapon on himself. Immediate life-saving efforts were initiated on the scene before the victims were transported to Wellstar West Georgia Emergency Department. The 10-year-old female was subsequently transferred to a specialized hospital in the Atlanta area for further treatment.

As the investigation remains active, authorities have said no further information will be released at this time.

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