– Father killed in shooting incident in Statesboro
– Son arrested in connection with tragic shooting in Statesboro.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a shocking development, the peaceful Oakfield subdivision north of Statesboro was rocked by a tragic shooting incident on Monday evening, resulting in the untimely death of a 57-year-old man identified as Tony Connely. The perpetrator of this heinous act has been identified as Brandon Connely, the victim’s 24-year-old son, who is currently in custody following a surrender to authorities at the Bulloch County Sheriff’s office.
Tragic Turn of Events
The heartbreaking events unfolded at approximately 7:26 pm on June 10, 2024, when Bulloch County 911 dispatchers received a distress call reporting a shooting at the 9000 block of Oakfield Drive. Upon arrival at the scene, Bulloch County Sheriff’s Deputies confirmed the tragic demise of Tony Connely due to gunshot wounds, while the assailant had already fled the area.
Swift action was taken by deputies to secure the scene, with Bulloch County EMS Paramedics providing assistance to the victim’s wife, who had sought refuge at a neighbor’s residence and thankfully emerged unscathed from the ordeal.
Search and Surrender
A coordinated search effort involving Bulloch County Sheriff’s deputies, Georgia State Patrol, and Statesboro Police Officers was initiated to apprehend the shooter. Following several sightings of the suspect’s vehicle, Brandon Connely drove to the parking lot of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s office around 8:00 pm, where he voluntarily surrendered himself to authorities.
Community Shock
Sheriff Noel Brown of Bulloch County disclosed to Grice Connect that Brandon Connely has a history of multiple arrests related to incidents of family violence, with his most recent arrest dating back to 2021. The community remains reeling from the tragic loss of life in this domestic tragedy.
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding the shooting as they endeavour to reconstruct the events leading up to this heart-wrenching incident. The community stands united in mourning the loss of Tony Connely and grappling with the aftermath of this senseless act of violence.
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– Tragic shooting incident in Statesboro leaves father dead
– Father dead, son in custody after shooting incident in Statesboro.
