Edward Haygood dies in fatal Thomasville, Georgia shooting
Fatal Thomasville shooting death of Edward Haygood – Obituary
Edward “Eddie” Haygood lost his life following a shooting in Thomasville, Georgia, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The 15-year-old suspect, identified as the shooter, has been charged with felony murder.
Thomasville Police responded to reports of gunfire at 113 Fern Street around 11:53 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Haygood suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Immediate aid was provided until Thomas County EMS transported him to Archbold Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
The teenage suspect was apprehended at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Fern Street without incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed a connection between the suspect and Haygood.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.