2 found shot to death at Ga. motel while staff conduct welfare check, police say

STATESBORO — Authorities are investigating a deadly double shooting at a motel.

Statesboro police said on Thursday at 8:38 p.m., officers received reports of a person shot at the Days Inn on Fair Road.

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According to the investigation, hotel management performed a welfare check on the occupants of a room. When they entered the room, they found two men who had been shot.

Authorities confirmed that both men had died as a result of their injuries. Their identities have not been released.

Investigators determined that the victims knew their killer or killers and that the event was not random.

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The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Senior Detective Katie Reese at 912-764-9911.

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