Richard Hawk, 64, dies in fatal Troup County shooting
Fatal Troup County shooting death of Richard Hawk, 64
Law enforcement reported that a Texas resident was killed in a suspected road rage incident on I-85 within Troup County. Investigators stated that the 64-year-old victim, Richard Hawk, was involved in a confrontation with another vehicle. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered Hawk’s car in the center lane, with him suffering a head wound and no signs of life. Medical personnel transported him to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, but his injuries proved fatal.
The incident began with dispatchers receiving a call about a disturbance just after 4 p.m. on July 30. A witness informed authorities of a violent argument between two cars, providing details that helped locate the suspect’s vehicle shortly afterward. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Nytorian Allen from LaGrange, was apprehended and now faces murder charges.
Additional context from the sheriff’s office highlighted the ongoing investigation into the roadway conflict, noting no other details were immediately available.
