BREAKING UPDATE: 31-Year-Old Man Fa-tally Sh0t During Park Gathering as Police Launch Urgent Investigation
GRIFFIN, Ga. – A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.
What we know:
Griffin police officers responded to Raymond Head Park at 800 Anne Street shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday following reports of gunfire.
When emergency crews arrived at the park, they located 31-year-old Malcolm Freeling with a gunshot wound.
First responders took Freeling to Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital in an ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead, according to the police.
According to a GoFundMe campaign, Freeling was married and the father of 7 children.
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or confirmed a motive behind the deadly gunfire. Officials have not released details regarding how many shots were fired or if any weapons were recovered from the park grounds.
What you can do:
The investigation remains active and ongoing as local detectives look for leads.
Officials urge anyone who has information about the shooting to contact Investigator Berry by email at [email protected] or by calling 770.229.6452.
