2 dead in Henry County subdivision shooting, police say
Henry County police find two dead inside home
Henry County Police officers are investigating a shooting that left two people dead inside a home on Limbaugh Valley Drive.
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Two people are dead following a shooting Wednesday morning in a quiet McDonough-area subdivision, prompting an active death investigation by Henry County police.
Limbaugh Valley Drive deadly shooting
What we know:
Henry County police said its officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:36 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Limbaugh Valley Drive in the South River Manor subdivision.
The agency confirmed two people are deceased in connection with the shooting.
It appears the shooting took place in the driveway, where a vehicle was seen with a shattered driver's-side window alongside bloodstains on the pavement.
No active threat, police say
Police immediately secured the scene and reassured residents that the neighborhood is safe and there is no active threat to the community.
Investigators remained at the scene Wednesday working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community reaction
What they're saying:
Relatives and friends began arriving at the home Wednesday afternoon. A relative noted the family had lived at the home for about six years.
Neighbors in the normally peaceful South River Manor community expressed shock over the sudden violence in their neighborhood.
"I'm very shocked, I'm very saddened behind this, and I'm just praying that everyone that's affected is ok, and they find some type of comfort," one neighbor said. "I just pray that you know the family's wellbeing and everyone else is safe and that we can get back to quiet neighborhood time."
Another neighbor, Anthony Grisby, described the news of the double shooting as surprising and heartbreaking.
"Surprising – very," Grisby said. "I'm sorry to hear it."
Grisby reflected on how quickly tragic events can strike a quiet community, reminding residents that no area is immune to violence.
"You would never think something like that would happen so close to home, but that can happen no matter where you are," he said. "Nobody’s immune to that."
He added that the incident serves as a crucial reminder for neighbors to check in on one another.
"People go through stuff no matter where you are," Grisby said. "It should be an eye-opener – just check on your neighbors. You never know what people are going through."
Investigation continues
What we don't know:
Police have not publicly identified either victim or disclosed their ages, genders, or exact relationships.
Authorities have not released details regarding a potential suspect, motive, or what directly led up to the gunfire.
What's next:
Henry County police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.