GBI investigating after 5 injured in shooting at Hancock County party

Five people were injured after a shooting at a party in Hancock County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office. The shooting happened at 3 a.m. on Beulah Highway in Sparta during a party.Authorities determined multiple shots were fired. According to the sheriff's office, five people were injured and taken to the hospital. Police say one victim is in critical condition, while four others are stable, but their specific medical conditions were not released.The Hancock County Sheriff's Office said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Region 6 office will be investigating the incident.

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Scoop News DeskHancock County · Published Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM UTCUpdated Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM UTC

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It is unclear who fired the shots, how many shooters were involved, or if any suspects are in custody or identified.Officials have not disclosed what led up to the shooting or sparked the incident at the party.The names, ages, and genders of the five injured individuals have not been released.The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to call the department at 706-444-6471 or the GBI at 478-445-4173.

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