GRANTVILLE, Ga. – A man has been arrested for the murder of three people in a series of gunfire in Coweta County. The arrest comes exactly one week after the crime that shocked the Grantville community. Jacob Christian Muse, 21, of College Park, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. Details of what led investigators to Muse’s arrest were not immediately available. Tommy and Evelyn Hawk and their grandson Luke met on the night of April 8 at Lock, Stock & Barrel, which belongs to the family. The Hawk family did not comment immediately after the arrest. Muse was held in Coweta County Jail. Officials said the joint investigation into the killings remained open and very active. This story is breaking. Check again for details. If you have additional information, photos or video emails [email protected].
The family remembers victims of a triple murder
Tommy and Evelyn Hawk and their grandson Luke met on the night of April 8 at Lock, Stock & Barrel, which belongs to the family. Their family members sat down with FOX 5 on Friday to remember them.
Who were the victims of the Granville gun shooting?
Grantville Police Chief Steve Whitlock said 71-year-old Tommy Hawk, owner of Lock, Stock & Barrel, was killed in the shooting, along with his wife Evelyn and grandson Luke. Luke Hawks was either 19 or 18, according to Grantville police. Luke is the son of Quetta County Medical Examiner Richard Hawk, who was one of the first to appear on stage Friday night. Tommy Hawk and Evelyn Hawk were the parents of Richard Hawk. Tommy and Evelyn Hawk and their grandson Luke. (Photo provided)
When, where was the shooting?
The shooting took place sometime on the night of April 8 after the operation was closed. Lock, Stock & Barrel is located at 514 Bohannon Street in Grantville. Investigators initially said the robbery took place between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Grantville police said officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after 8 p.m.
A gunman opened fire, killing 3 at Coweta County
A strong police presence was observed at Lock Stock & Barrel Shooting, located off Bohannon Street in Grantville. Grantville police say someone shot and killed the gun owner, along with his wife and grandson.
What was stolen from the Grantville gun area?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said an unknown number of guns were missing, but Grantville police estimate that about 40 guns were missing. Police also said someone took a DVR camera from the company.
Three members of the family were killed at gunpoint in Coweta County
Authorities are still searching for the man responsible for the shooting and murder of the owner of the “Lock Stock & Barrel” gun series along with his wife and grandson in Coweta County.
What services help in the Grantville shooting investigation?
It is the case of the Grantville Police Department, but the small department employs about 13 police officers, the chief said Monday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the ATF are assisting. Whitlock also said the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and the Troup County Sheriff’s Office also provide some support.
Reward in Grantville gun shooting investigation
There was a combined fee of $ 25,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction in the investigation. The ATF, Grantville, Georgia, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry association, have announced a combined reward of up to $ 15,000.
The reward increases in the triple murder at gunpoint
Authorities are searching for the man who shot the gunmen in Coweta County and their grandson. Investigators from the ATF and the GBI have combed the crime scene. Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order adding $ 10,000 to the reward, bringing it to a total of $ 25,000. It was not immediately clear if anyone would claim the reward money. SEE: LIVE COVER FOX 5 NEWS
