Crime & Safety

Two Women Shot Dead, One Man Injured Wednesday In East Hall

Hall County Sheriff's deputies found the three shooting victims mid-afternoon Wednesday at a residence on Broome Road.

HALL COUNTY, GA — Three people were found shot — two women fatally and one man seriously injured —Wednesday afternoon at a residence in east Hall County.

Hall County Sheriff’s deputies found the three shooting victims when they arrived at the residence in the 3000 block of Broome Road at about 3:20 p.m. The women were dead. Hall County Fire Services took the injured man to an area hospital for treatment.

Investigators said they believe the shooting was confined to the residence and is no threat to the public, according to a sheriff’s office social-media post. No suspects are being sought.

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Sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday evening that they’re working to notify next of kin while they continue to investigate.

UPDATE, 6 p.m. - HCSO detectives will work to notify next of kin tonight while they continue the investigation. No...
Posted by Hall County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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