An 18-year-old girl was shot dead by a professor at Western University in Georgia, United States of America. Anna Jones planned to enter higher educational institutions next fall.
Richard Sigman, 47, was arrested on charges of murder and possession of a firearm, authorities said.
According to the newspaper New York Post, the man was kicked out of the restaurant where he was after an argument with one of the customers. Leaving the establishment, Sigman made his way to the parking lot, where there was a young woman with a group of friends.
After being struck, Jones was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was eventually declared dead. The university said in a statement that Sigman was fired.
“The University of West Georgia has learned of the disappearance of one of its students, Anna Jones, who died in an off-site incident. campus (…),” wrote principal Brendan Kelly.
“The UWG has fired Richard Sigman and continues to work with the Carrollton Police Department, which is conducting this investigation,” he added.
Authorities have determined that there is no evidence of any connection between the man and the murdered girl. Sigman, who remains in custody and cannot be released on bail, will appear in court next Monday.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
