Fatal shooting reported in Warm Springs in Meriwether County
Fatal shooting in Meriwether County
Multiple members of law enforcement are on the scene of a fatal shooting at Meriwether Country Inn in Warm Springs in Meriwether County. This is a breaking news report. FOX 5 Atlanta's Kaitlyn Pratt on the scene.
MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. - A large law enforcement investigation involving the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is underway Wednesday morning in Warm Springs, which is located between Atlanta and Columbus.
What we know:
The investigation is centered at the Meriwether Country Inn on Spring Street, where authorities could be seen gathered outside the motel.
Officials have not yet released many details as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. A Meriweather County Sheriff's Office deputy did confirm to a photojournalist that they are on the scene of a fatal shooting. At this time, it is unknown who was shot or why.
FOX 5 has a crew at the scene gathering additional information. This story will be updated as more details become available. Check back for updates.