Multiple shooting at Georgia gun range
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The owner of a Georgia gun range 50 miles southwest of Atlanta was murdered during a robbery Friday evening at his business along with his wife and grandson (Associated Press):
According to WSB-TV, Grantville Police identified the victims as the gun range owner, Thomas Hawk, 75; his wife, Evelyn, 75; and their grandson, Luke, 17.
Police Chief Steve Whitlock said the Hawk family was well-known and well-respected in their small, tight-knit community. The Hawks had operated Lock Stock & Barrel for nearly 30 years. Their grandson was on spring break, helping his grandparents at the shop.
“This is just a shock to everybody in the community,” Whitlock told The Associated Press. “We’re trying to do the best that we can to figure this out.”
The murderer or murderers made off with 40 firearms and the store’s video surveillance equipment. There are no suspects at this time and no video evidence. Police are asking for tips. Because of the number of guns stolen, federal authorities are now involved in the investigation.
The bodies were discovered after closing by the owners’ son, Richard Hawk, father of the 17-year-old. He is the county coroner.
We live with the horror by our own choice. What does it say about us?
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