WEST POINT, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now involved after two people were found dead in a home in Troup County on Sunday night.
West Point Police said in a Facebook post on Monday that a man and a woman were found shot to death in the home located at 614 Avenue B. Officers were called to the home just around 8:15 p.m. for a welfare check which then turned into the death investigation.
In a Tuesday GBI new release, authorities identified 43-year-old Jesus Mena Lopez of Thomasville, North Carolina, and 26-year-old Kylie Ashlyn Womack as the victims.
The GBI release also stated that a handgun was found next to Lopez.
Police said they have turned the investigation over to the GBI. The GBI is asking anyone who might have information about the case to contact the Midland office at (706) 565-7888.
Those who would like to remain anonymous can do so by calling 800-597-8477 or submitting and online tip here.
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