A summer fishing tournament in Covington, Georgia ended in tragedy on Friday, July 12, 2024. Sixty-year-old Troy Eaton, who ran the family Lakeview Drive Tournament Lakes and was a father, grandfather and engaged to be married, was shot inside the bait shop during the event. Officers who arrived at about 6:55 p.m. found Eaton dead of multiple gunshot wounds.

Police identified an 85-year-old family member, Wayne Eaton, as the alleged shooter. He was located in the property’s basement, surrendered after a brief standoff, and was taken into custody; a firearm believed to be the weapon was recovered. Wayne Eaton was booked on malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He declined to give a motive, requesting an attorney. The shooting was witnessed by many attendees and was captured on surveillance video.

Does anyone who attended that tournament or knew the Eaton family have information that could clarify what led to this shooting?