On October 7, 2018, Charles Christopher Patterson, 28, of Dublin, was shot and killed during a Sunday afternoon argument at a residence on Railroad Street in Montrose, Georgia. Emergency services arrived about 3:45 p.m., but Patterson died of his injuries.

Laurens County investigators say the dispute involved several people and escalated when Patterson’s grandfather, 65-year-old Ervin Blash, became involved and allegedly shot his grandson. Deputies took Blash into custody and charged him with murder; investigators reported the inquiry was ongoing and additional charges were possible.

Anyone who was at the Railroad Street residence that afternoon or who has information about the argument and what led to the shooting is asked to come forward.