DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Sheriff Stacy Jarrard reported today that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the shooting death last night (April 20) of Mr. Jason Burnett, 43, of Lumpkin County.
The shooting took place at a residence off Bill Anderson Road between 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Authorities have arrested Axel Willis, who is in his early 20s in connection with the shooting.
No other details are available at this time.
Sheriff Jarrard said his prayers go out to the families who are affected by this tragedy.
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