A 38-year-old Newnan man was shot multiple times on Octavia Place on Tuesday and later died at a nearby hospital, according to the Newnan Police Department. Officers say they found the victim in the neighborhood with several gunshot wounds before he was rushed for treatment, where he was pronounced dead.
What police say
Newnan officers responded to reports of a shooting on Octavia Place on Tuesday and found the victim, identified by authorities as Hunter Ross Williams, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to 11Alive. Williams was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, the outlet reported.
Police have not released any suspect information. Investigators are asking anyone who might have seen or heard something, or who has relevant video footage, to contact Lt. Chris Robinson at 770-254-2355.
Neighborhood history
Octavia Place has seen deadly violence before. City reporting shows a 2018 killing there that resulted in a murder charge, underscoring the street’s troubled recent history. In that earlier case, The Citizen reported that officers found a man fatally shot outside an apartment on Octavia Place.
Investigation status
Newnan police say the investigation into Williams’ death is active and ongoing, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives are urging residents to share any tips, footage or information that could help move the case forward by contacting the department at the number provided.
