Axel Willis

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating Saturday’s shooting death of Jason Burnett, 43, of Dahlonega.

The shooting took place at 156 Bill Anderson Road in Dahlonega, the home of Axel Willis, 23, of Lumpkin County. Willis was initially charged with possession of marijuana pending further investigation. The shooting is believed to be the result of a domestic assault at the residence.

As of Tuesday morning, Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jeff Langley had not filed charges on the shooting and Willis has been released on bond.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said his prayers go out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy.

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