UPDATE: Officials confirm child shot in Rockdale County, identify deceased
Deadly domestic dispute shooting on Setters Trail
A domestic dispute turned deadly Thursday morning in Rockdale County, leaving one person dead and neighbors shaken as deputies provided emergency aid to children at the scene.
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - A domestic dispute turned deadly Thursday morning in Rockdale County, leaving one person dead, a child in critical condition, and neighbors shaken as deputies provided emergency aid to children at the scene.
What we know:
According to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:07 a.m. to the 3000 block of Setters Trail after reports of a person who had been shot.
Initially, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office released few details, but SKYFOX 5 captured authorities removing a body bag from the back of a residence.
Authorities said the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute and that a child was present at the time.
Late Friday morning, the sheriff's office sent a press release to FOX 5 Atlanta.
According to the release, they responded to a "person shot call" at the home at approximately 11:07 a.m. Thursday.
Upon arrival, they discovered an injured child and began rendering aid. Due to the severity of the injury, the two-year-old child was transported to a hospital by helicopter.
The body of Hasan Boddie was discovered in the backyard with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances of the "domestic dispute," interviewing other involved parties. The child is said to be in critical condition.
What they're saying:
Neighbor Ashley Edwards, who lives across the street, described a scene of "panic, honestly."
"There was what sounded like two separate gunshots," Edwards said. "They were looking for my neighbor at his house and unfortunately, found him deceased in the backyard."
The sheriff’s office confirmed at least one child was inside the home when the gunfire erupted. Witnesses, however, described seeing multiple children affected by the violence.
Amanda Allgood, another neighbor, said the incident was a "big shock" for the community.
"I saw a young child laying on the ground getting treatment from police officers," Allgood said. "I saw another little toddler, female, in a deputy’s arms."
Neighbor Greg Gillespie also witnessed the aftermath, noting that some deputies administered first aid until paramedics arrived.
"I saw a lady bring a child out, and her one shoulder was just red with blood," Gillespie said. It remains unclear whose blood was on the woman.
Gillespie said he later saw a Life Flight helicopter touch down nearby off Troop Smith Road to assist with the victims.
"Nothing like this has happened in this area that I know of," Allgood said.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not yet clarified how the dispute began or the exact relationship between those involved.
What's next:
More information may be released as the investigation progresses.