Casey Bernard Patrick, 55, was killed by a gunshot in his Cordele, Georgia home in the early morning hours of January 4, 2022. Around 12:20 A.M., neighbors reported hearing gunfire on the 1200 block of East Blue Lane. Officers found Patrick inside the residence with a gunshot wound; he was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital but died of his injuries.

Investigators described the incident as a drive-by shooting and said Patrick had been asleep in bed when he was struck. The Cordele Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened a homicide probe. As of early 2024, no arrests have been announced and those responsible have not been publicly identified. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Casey, saw suspicious vehicles or activity near East Blue Lane that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.