Man, dog killed during fight at Hall County park, suspect named
Todd Alexander Stalcup. Courtesy of Hall County Sheriff's Office
HALL COUNTY, Ga. - A man has been charged after the Hall County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a deadly shooting at a Hall County park Sunday afternoon.
What we know:
Deputies were called to Simpson Park off Ga. 53/Dawsonville Highway around 3:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Authorities said a 70-year-old man was shot and taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Hall County Fire Rescue, where he later died.
Investigators said the victim and a 52-year-old man, who did not know each other, were walking their dogs in the park when the dogs began fighting. According to initial findings, the suspect shot the victim’s dog with a handgun and then shot the victim. The dog also died.
Deputies said the suspect initially stayed at the scene but left in his SUV as officers were responding. He was stopped and detained about 15 minutes later on Simpson Park Road.
What's next:
On Monday morning, the sheriff's office released the names of the suspect and victim and announced the charges in the case.
The victim was 70-year-old Terry Wayne Loeden of Gainesville.
The suspect is 52-year-old Todd Alexander Stalcup. He has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.