CONYERS, Ga. — An 18-year-old Conyers man was shot and killed at the Georgia International Horse Park on July 6 in what investigators believe was likely an “accidental” incident.
A Conyers Police Department spokesperson said the victim, Marcus Shaffer, of Conyers, suffered a single gunshot wound, resulting in his death, around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at the park.
The spokesperson said a 911 call was received by the police department from a friend — also an 18-year-old male — of the victim, who said he was present at the time of the shooting.
Police said the victim and witness were located on a trail off of Centennial Olympic Parkway.
No one else was believed to be in the immediate area when the gun — described by investigators as a “semi-automatic shotgun” — was fired, police said. It was the only firearm found in the area, police said.
Police are not searching for any outstanding persons of interest, the spokesperson said. The witness has cooperated with law enforcement since the beginning of the investigation.
Information provided by the witness, along with evidence collected at the crime scene indicate that the death was likely the result of a firearms related accident, the spokesperson said.
No one had been charged with a crime at the time of this publication. The spokesperson said an investigation into the circumstances leading to the firearm being discharged was ongoing and additional information would be released as details are discovered.
