Shooting claims life on Camellia Circle

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WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place on Wednesday afternoon, a media release by the police department said.

According to the department, officers were dispatched to 319 Camellia Circle at 4:38 p.m. on Sept. 13, in response to a man who was shot.

Officers arrived four minutes later, finding a man in his 60s at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EMS also arrived to the scene and took over rendering aid to the victim from first responding officers.

Police have identified the victim as 64-year old Enrique Burgess. He was transported with life-threatening injuries to Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins, ultimately succumbing to his injuries.

A day later, around 5:15 p.m., the police department executed a search warrant related to their investigation into the homicide. During this time, the suspect was detained and interviewed.

The police department has released a description of the suspect as a female juvenile, but have yet to reveal her identity, pending investigation. She was charged for Homicide and Aggravated Assault.

The police department said the victim and suspect knew each other, and the shooting was not random in nature.

As of press time, the police department is still investigating the incident. Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact Detective G. Chambers at (478) 302-5380 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.


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Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.

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