Daniel Robert Peanut McCourt Jr., 43, was shot and killed at a residence on Green Ridge Road in Cataula, Georgia, on the evening of June 16, 2025. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office found McCourt with apparent gunshot wounds after a call about a shooting; he was pronounced dead at the scene by the county coroner. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation assisted in processing the scene as investigators worked to establish what happened during the altercation that led to the fatal shooting.

Authorities identified 32-year-old Kristina Hodge as a suspect and took her into custody shortly after the incident. She was booked on multiple charges including felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The case later went to trial and the jury delivered a not guilty verdict in February 2026; Hodge was released following the acquittal. The community continues to mourn McCourt and questions remain about the circumstances of his death.

If anyone knew Daniel McCourt or has information about the events on June 16, 2025, please share what can help investigators and the family.