ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Georgia Department of Corrections is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that took place inside a prison facility located in the metro-area.
The shooting occurred early Sunday morning involving both an inmate and an employee of the prison. The inmate, identified as Jaydrekus Hart, reportedly shot an Aramark food service employee named Grace while they were working together in the kitchen at Smith State Prison. Tragically, Grace was pronounced dead as a result of the gunshot wounds.
Following the shooting, Hart then turned the gun on himself. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was also pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The investigation revealed that Hart and Grace were involved in a personal relationship, shedding light on a potential motive for the tragic incident.
Officials disclosed that a suicide note believed to have been written by Hart was discovered at the scene. They emphasized that this incident was isolated in nature, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing. With the weapon now in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections, further details are pending as the investigation progresses.
The Georgia Department of Corrections is actively looking into what transpired leading up to the tragic event. Hart had been serving a 20-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter in Carroll County with a maximum release date scheduled for June 2043.
As authorities continue to delve into this heartbreaking incident, they are striving to gather more information to provide a clearer understanding of the events that unfolded in the prison facility that fateful day.