Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department worked a fatal shooting at the Twin Cities Plaza Shopping Center at approximately 1:30 a.m. on November 24, 2023. The shopping center is located on South Harris Street In Sandersville, Georgia.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation “GBI” has joined the investigation at the request of the Sandersville Police Department.

A dispute between two separate parties left a 42-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. While deputies and officers were trying to break up the fight, an unidentified individual discharged a weapon, hitting the victim.

Responding medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Thomas Womble Jr. of Sparta.

The investigation is ongoing. GBI is asking anyone with information to contact the Sandersville Police Department at 478-552-3121. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS.