Blue Ridge, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is now releasing the names of the victims of a double murder that took place on Monday, March 4 in Morganton, Ga.
(Left) Victims Amber Jackson and son Ethan Jackson (Right) Alleged shooter Joshua Fults
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the GBI upon responding to a 911 call of shots fired on Underwood Road.
According to the press release, 31 year old Amber Jackson and her son, three year old Ethan Jackson, were found on the front steps of Underwood Apartments deceased from gun shot wounds.
Jackson’s boyfriend, Joshua Lee Fults, age 35 was also at the residence “suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound”.
Fults was arrested on the scene and transported via life flight to a medical facility where he remains in critical condition.
Fults is facing an arrest warrant for the murder of Amber Jackson which has already been taken to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. More charges are expected to follow.
FetchYourNews will bring you the latest updates in this developing case.
GBI and Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Double Murder Press Release
Morganton, GA (March 5, 2019) – On Monday, March 4, 2019, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Fannin County Sheriff to assist in the investigation of a double murder occurring at 300 Underwood Road, Apartment 3A, Morganton, Fannin County, GA. The initial investigation revealed that Fannin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call of shots fired at the Underwood Road address. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Amber Jackson, 31, and her son, Ethan Jackson, 3, deceased on the front steps of the residence from apparent gunshot wounds. Jackson’s boyfriend, Joshua Lee Fults, age 35, was located on the porch of the residence suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies arrested Fults at the scene and he was transported to a medical facility where he remains in critical condition. At this time, an arrest warrant charging Fults with the murder of Amber Jackson has been taken by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. Additional charges are expected.
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This is so sad, but just goes to show that this can happen in any town. prayers for this family who have lost their loved ones.
This is to sad for words ,two beautiful souls now in heaven. Love and prayers for the family .my heart aches at the worlds loss of theese two .Ethan was a joy to know.