16-year-old killed in Troup County shooting; suspect held

What happened

The Troup County Sheriff's Office says a 16-year-old was shot and killed in Troup County. A 21-year-old suspect is in custody.

The sheriff's office identified the victim as 16 and said the suspect is 21. The announcement did not include additional details about where the shooting happened or what led to it.

Suspect in custody

Being in custody means the suspect is being held by authorities. The sheriff's office has not announced the specific criminal charges in the information available here.

A person being held in connection with a death is not the same as a court finding of guilt. Any criminal case would proceed through the court system.

Case status

The Troup County Sheriff's Office is the agency identified in the report about the shooting. Details such as the victim's identity, the suspect's identity, the location, the circumstances of the shooting and any court date were not included in the announcement cited here.

This story will be updated when the sheriff's office or court records publicly establish additional facts.