The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in the Sugar Valley area, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Sheriff’s Office released the following statement Saturday afternoon:
GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING DEATH IN SUGAR VALLEY AREA
The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located off Highway 136 in the unincorporated Sugar Valley area of Gordon County in reference to a death investigation.
Upon arrival, deputies initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office subsequently contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and requested its assistance. GBI agents are assisting Sheriff’s Office detectives in investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Gordon County Coroner also responded to the scene and is working in coordination with investigators as part of the death investigation.
Based on information currently available to investigators, no additional individuals are believed to be at large in connection with this incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be forthcoming.