Red Rose Inn deadly shooting: No arrests in 19-year-old's death

Family prepares to bury murdered 19-year-old

Police in Bremen have not made an arrest - more than a week after a homicide. It?s a case that stretches across to counties and the teen victim's family is now speaking.

BREMAN, Ga. - More than a week after a deadly shooting at the Red Rose Inn in Bremen claimed the life of a 19-yewar-old, and there are still no arrests in the multi-jurisdictional investigation. This comes as the victim's family speaks pubically for the first time.

What we know:

The Bremen Police Department confirmed that the victim had booked a room at the Red Rose Inn on June 17.

Two individuals fled the motel following the shooting and were later located in Villa Rica. Both had sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment.

What they're saying:

TJ Ware’s aunt described the young man as "one of the sweeter kids" and recalled the moment she learned he had been shot.

"I was sitting on my bed. I just lost it," she said. "He was just a really nice, calm, cool guy."

Ware died after a shooting incident in Bremen. Authorities said two people fled the crime scene and were later involved in a police chase in Villa Rica, more than 15 miles away.

Dennis Corn, a witness in Villa Rica, said he saw law enforcement swarm the area near downtown.

"There were cop cars — 20, 30 — and a few ambulances," Corn said. "I know they had someone in one of the cop cars."

Villa Rica Police said officers had tried to stop a speeding vehicle, which led to a pursuit ending in the city. Two individuals were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds and later turned over to Bremen authorities. Any potential charges from the chase itself will be handled separately by Villa Rica Police.

Ware’s aunt expressed faith in the police but acknowledged the pain of the loss.

"They are working, doing what they need to do. We are calm with that," she said.

She also reflected on her nephew’s potential. "Having his own business — I could see him doing that," she said, noting that Ware had worked with his father in a lawn care business.

Bremen Police released a statement but have not publicly identified any suspects or made arrests. Police said they are working closely with the Haralson County District Attorney’s Office and other involved jurisdictions. In a public statement, the department emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community and that the victim’s family has been in regular contact with investigators.

"We ask that you please continue your support and prayers through this difficult time," the department stated. "A complete report of the case will come as soon as the case permits."

What we don't know:

The department said it would not comment further in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Henderson at 770-537-4441.