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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
Teen Dies After Shooting Incident in Troup County
A 16-year-old male from LaGrange, identified as Paul Smith, has died following a shooting Tuesday night in Troup County, Georgia. Officials say the incident occurred near Bass Cross Road and led to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.
Officials Respond to Emergency Call
According to the Troup County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Bass Cross Road at approximately 7 p.m. after reports of a possible shooting involving a person in a car. Emergency response teams, including local Fire and EMS personnel, arrived to find the teenager injured and unresponsive with gunshot wounds.
Lifesaving Measures and Hospitalization
Authorities immediately performed lifesaving measures on Paul Smith before transporting him to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. Despite efforts by first responders and hospital staff, Smith later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigation Reveals Shooting Location
Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division determined that the shooting actually occurred at a home on Sims Road. Officials reported that after the shooting, Smith was driven away from the scene by another individual, who subsequently called 911 to alert authorities.
Suspect Arrested at Sims Road Location
Law enforcement identified 21-year-old Hunter Smith as the suspect in the case. He was arrested at the Sims Road location just before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday night and transported to the Troup County Jail. No further details regarding his charges have been released at this time.
Ongoing Criminal Investigation
The Troup County Sheriff's Office states that this is an ongoing criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the teen shooting death. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.
Source: wrbl.com.
