A dispute over a repossessed vehicle in Hawkinsville, Georgia, turned deadly on Saturday afternoon, January 13, 2018. Vernard Porter, 28, was shot during a heated argument on Second Street and sustained three gunshot wounds. Authorities were called about 1:30 p.m., and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Porter as the victim.

Police took Dolton Harper into custody at the county jail for questioning and charged him with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting. The confrontation was reported to have been over a repossessed car.

If anyone saw the events on Second Street that afternoon or has information about the dispute, please share what is known with local investigators.