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Elderly Athens man shot to death in his home

Updated: Aug 26, 2023

By Joe Johnson

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his home in the westside Stonehenge neighborhood.

The body of 72-year-old Eugene Scott was found inside his home on Old Monroe Road at about 8:12 a.m. by a friend who called 911. He already was deceased, police said.

There are no suspects or known motive for the apparent homicide.

ACCPD is asking for anyone who might have information related to this incident to contact Detective David Harrison at 762-400-7361 or david.harrison@accgov.com.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in this incident. Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.

6 Comments

MCRW YDWB
MCRW YDWB
Dec 19, 2024
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mtcolquitt
Aug 29, 2023

My condolences to his family and friends. I hope the killer is caught quickly. How sad that someone could be capable of killing anyone, must less an elderly person minding their own business. RIP Sir.

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Christy Graham Barnett
Christy Graham Barnett
Aug 28, 2023

I reside near this neighborhood and hear gunshots quite often. Stonehenge is a poverty stricken neighborhood notorious for its criminal activity. I feel bad for the people who are forced to live in this neighborhood JUST because they can't, or don't know how to, break the poverty cycle. It's a Slum Lord's haven as many of the homes in that neighborhood are rented from lazy landlords who never make repairs but are quick to get that rent money. Terrible neighborhood, hands down.

To the family of Mr. Scott: I pray that justice, peace, and answers come quickly.

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sabrina_mynx
Aug 28, 2023

STONEHENGE? No way, nothing bad ever goes down in that neighborhood

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Izzy Mendalbaum
Izzy Mendalbaum
Aug 27, 2023

May his family find peace. May his killer get what's coming to them.

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