Charvis Terrence Baulding, 30, was found dead inside his Emerald Point home on Riverbend Trail in Douglasville on January 11, 2024. A neighbor who noticed his dogs running loose checked on Baulding and discovered him unresponsive; Paulding County deputies arrived about 3:40 PM and pronounced him deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. The scene included a bullet hole in the garage door and a boarded-up window, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in. An autopsy by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled the death a homicide.

Family members say they believe Baulding was the victim of a break-in and was trying to flee when he was shot. Baulding was described by relatives as a loving family man, a proud dog owner, a former Hiram High School basketball standout and the owner of a local handyman business. No arrests have been announced and authorities have asked the public to contact their tip line with any information.

If anyone knew Charvis, saw activity near Riverbend Trail on January 11, or has information about a possible break-in, please share what you know with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.