George Sammy Hearst was 58 when he was found dead in his Lincolnton, Georgia, home on April 7, 2017. Authorities determined he died of gunshot wounds and the death was treated as a homicide. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies opened an investigation into the shooting.

No persons of interest or suspects have been named and no arrests have been announced. His funeral was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The motive and exact circumstances of the shooting have not been released.

If anyone in Lincolnton or the surrounding area has information about George Hearst, his movements in early April 2017, or possible witnesses, please come forward with tips for investigators.