LAVONIA, Ga. – The Lavonia Police Department (LPD) released an update regarding an investigation into a shooting that took place earlier this evening.
While initial reports indicated police were investigating an incident near a Lavonia intersection, investigators have now confirmed the details surrounding the heavy police presence.
Franklin County 911 received a call just after 5 pm regarding a male suffering from a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Grogan Street. Officers responded to the scene along with Franklin County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
According to the LPD, “lifesaving efforts were administered on scene, and the male was flown by helicopter to a medical facility for further treatment.”
Investigators responded to process the scene, treating the area as a crime scene until the circumstances could be fully established.
Following interviews with individuals at the location and an examination of physical evidence, authorities determined the injury was self-inflicted.
