COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — The second victim in a Coweta County double shooting last week has died.
On Jan. 16, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Deep South Road near Johnson Road in reference to a shooting. Deputies found two men who had been shot in the head.
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One man who was shot died after he had a heart attack before he could be loaded into a helicopter.
On Monday, the sheriff’s office confirmed to Channel 2 that the second victim died over the weekend.
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Deputies identified the victims as 55-year-old Marvin Bridges, Jr. and 54-year-old Kip Harris.
Family members of Bridges spoke to Channel 2′s Justin Carter after the shooting.
“He took care of people, so I really don’t understand how this could happen,” said Christion Bridges, the victims’ son. “He was giving, caring, loving and he shared with the community. I don’t know anyone who would do that.”
Deputies told Channel 2 Action News the shooting is still under investigation and no one has been arrested.
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