18-year-old student Anna Jones got shot and killed by Richard Sigman, a former University of West Georgia professor.
She was ready to join the institution in the upcoming fall when the opportunity got ripped apart after she lost her life and succumbed to her injuries.
Although her friends were present on the scene who immediately dialed 911 and identified her location as Adamson Square in the courthouse parking deck, time was not in her favor as it was already too late for her to get saved.
The sad part is that there was no intent behind her killing, as she was simply at the wrong place and became the only casualty of a mad man who wanted to spread violence.
Who Was Anna Jones? Did The West GA Student Get Killed?
Teenager Anna Jones was a student of a former University of West Georgia professor who lost her life after getting shot by him.
According to a report by the police, the event happened over the weekend with the Carrollton Police Department investigators arresting 47-year-old Richard Sigman as the perpetuate.
The Tanner Medical Center alerted the authorities after a fatal gunshot wound came into the emergency room at midnight, and the cops immediately got into action to find the criminal.
Eye witness recalled watching the assailant getting into a verbal fight at Leopoldo’s, a popular pizzeria, with an unidentified man, leading them to speculate he was not of good mental health.
The initial victim got scared after getting a gun threat as he ran towards the security and alerted them that he had a weapon. Security arrived at the scene as he got escorted off the premises and towards the parking deck.
Jones was an unknowing target sitting inside her parked car when Sigman started shooting in the area.
How Old Was Anna Jones? Age And Photo Revealed
Anna Jones was only 18 and got set to enroll and attend UWG in the fall.
The young lady was a ball of sunshine and a recent graduate student from Mount Zion High School. The school leader could not believe their ears when they heard about the death of their former scholar and expressed their great sadness at the passing of the Class of 2022 graduate. Her adoration for the institution was apparent as she was an exceptional member of the community.
Mt. Zion Elementary also extended its condolences toward its former pupil and labeled her an outstanding individual.
Her future school also made provision accordingly as they immediately terminated his employment contract with Sigman in the wake of her death.
Speaking of the criminal, his actions did not go unpunished as he will face three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and remains entrapped in the Carroll County Jail till further notice.
Who Were Anna Jones Parents?
Anna Jones was the daughter of Jessica and had a beautiful, sweet soul with a smile that would light up a room.
As the news of her passing devastated her family, a close friend, Jennifer Lepard, created a GoFundMe page to assist with the funeral and memorial expenses.
Out of the initial goal of seven thousand dollars, the giving people have collected almost double the amount to help however they can and aid the departed soul.