Neighbor describes fatal LaGrange shooting that killed 2, injured 1
2 teens killed, 3rd injured in LaGrange apartment shooting
An 18-year-old man is behind bars after a Monday night shooting at a LaGrange apartment complex left two teenagers dead and another wounded, according to the LaGrange Police Department.
LAGRANGE, Ga. - Two people were killed and a juvenile was wounded after police say an altercation during a small gathering at a LaGrange apartment ended in gunfire Monday night.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. at the Brittany Place Apartments on the 1200 block of Hogansville Road.
Police identified the two people killed as 17-year-old Trevion Brewer and 18-year-old Omarion Williams. A 16-year-old boy, escaped the unit with a gunshot wound to his leg.
2 killed, juvenile wounded in LaGrange apartment shooting
Homicide detectives with the LaGrange Police Department arrested Joshua Preston in connection with a triple shooting at the Brittany Place Apartments on Hogansville Road.
What happened
Investigators said a small gathering was taking place inside Apartment 922 when someone began acting erratically and an altercation followed.
Police said 18-year-old Joshua Preston opened fire, shooting three people.
Brewer and Williams were killed. The juvenile who was wounded managed to get away from the apartment following the shooting.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not released the specific motive or details regarding what led to the altercation inside the apartment. Authorities have not disclosed the exact legal charges filed against Preston. Police have not confirmed if additional suspects are being sought in connection with the gunfire.
Neighbor describes chaotic moments
What they're saying:
A neighbor told FOX 5's Deidra Dukes that someone suddenly began banging on his door before running away.
"I was sitting in there in the living room and somebody come banging on my door and they ran away," he said.
Moments later, someone returned and asked him to help the wounded juvenile, who was near the dumpsters.
"Can you please help my partner? He's over there by the dumpsters over there and got a gunshot wound to his leg," the neighbor recalled the person saying.
The neighbor went back inside to get his phone before going outside and calling 911.
Suspect arrested
What's next:
Police said Preston was taken into custody following the shooting.
He faces multiple charges, including malice murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Investigators said additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
What you can do:
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective C. Brown at 706-883-2603.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Tip411 system. This can be done via the mobile application, through the online portal, or by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411. These channels are designed to ensure the public can share critical information confidentially and securely.