One Person Dead, One Charged With Murder

One person is dead and another is in custody and facing a murder charge after a shooting incident in Manchester on Sunday.
According to reports from the Manchester Police Department, the incident occurred around 2:32 p.m. Sunday.
According to the report, Manchester Police officers responded to the 500 block of Martin Luther King Drive regarding a reports of a person being shot.
According to the report, when officer arrived on the scene they located an adult victim inside a white SUV suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers immediately began CPR on the victim and continue with the effort until fire and EMS personnel arrived on the scene, according to the report. The victim was transported to a loca hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
The name of the victim and the person charged in the incident are not being released at this time.
According to the police report, detectives with the Manchester Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded to the scene and also requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Manchester Police officers secured the scene and detained all persons involved with the investigation. When GBI agents arrived on the scene the agents assumed the lead role in the investigation.
According to the report, during the investigation, a suspect was identified, taken into custody and charged with murder.
At this time, the investigation is still active and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department or the GBI.
“The Manchester Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office, GBI, Meriwether County Fire and EMS and all other responding personnel for their professionalism, cooperation and assistance throughout this incident,” said Manchester Police Chief Chris Jones.