WAYNESBORO, GA — A murder-suicide incident at Shade RV Park has prompted an investigation by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and members of Burke EMA responded to a report of a suspicious occurrence at the 4700 block of River Road, around 1:45 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies interviewed a witness who had come to the park to check on their family members. Opening the door of the RV, the witness discovered that both individuals appeared …
A 61-year-old man with schizophrenia, Freddie Walker, tragically died after being tased multiple times by deputies in Burke County. The incident has raised concerns about the handling of the situation by law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) workers. Walker’s family has expressed their dissatisfaction with the deputies’ actions, while Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has provided a statement on video. The circumstances surrounding Walker’s death are currently under investigation. Deputies from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office …