US Politics | University of West Georgia professor Richard Sigman ‘shoots dead 18-year-old freshman Anna Jones in parking lot’
A UNIVERSITY professor has been accused of murdering a student after opening fire in a parking lot of a local restaurant. Richard Sigman, 47, shot 18-year-old Anna Jones, an incoming freshman at University of West Georgia, shortly after midnight on Saturday, according to police. 
Facebook/Anna JonesAnna Jones, 18, was shot and killed by a University of West Georgia professor, police say '/ ' 
Carrollton Police DepartmentBusiness lecturer Richard Sigman, 47, has been charged with murder '/ ' It is unclear if business lecturer Sigman knew Jones, who was due to start her studies in the coming weeks, but he is said to have been asked to leave Leopoldo's Pizza after an argument. Carrolltan police said that altercation resulted in Sigman threatening to shoot another man. It is not known if Jones was with this individual. Police said the threatened man then ...notified security that Sigman threatened to shoot him.... More Crime Stories 
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SCHOOL SHOOTING Shooting at high school football game leaves 3 hurt as cops hunt suspect They added: ...Security approached Sigman, saw he had a weapon, and told him to leave.... Police added: ...Sigman then left walking toward the parking deck. ...The investigation then indicates Sigman walked into the parking deck and began shooting into a parked vehicle striking the victim. ...Friends immediately drove her to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.... Sigman has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of crime. He is now in custody and has since been fired by the university. "UWG has terminated the employment of Richard Sigman and continues to work with the city of Carrollton Police Department, which leads this ongoing investigation," the university said in a statement. Most read in The US Sun MORE MONEY Nine direct payments and relief checks worth up to $1,700 going out in August CAFFEINE FREE? Kourtney drops ANOTHER clue she is pregnant with Travis Barker's baby HOME HELP I'm an interior design pro - three things that are making your house look cheap 'SCREWED UP' Jeopardy! fans say show will NOT admit they made 'mistake' after player's loss DOTING MOM Duggar fans 'cringe' as Michelle shaves son Josh's neck in resurfaced clip GET A CLUE Duggar fans slam Jim Bob as 'clueless' as he attempts to discipline grandkids "It was shocking," said friend Cheyenne Sexton. "My mother-in-law called me and immediately told me and I burst out in tears." "It's just it's so close to home, and they wouldn't really expect that,... Cheyenne added. "She didn't have anybody that hated her." Police said the case is ...active and ongoing.... They added: ...Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carrollton Police Department.... Jones had recently graduated from Mount Zion High School, which posted a tribute following the news of her passing. "It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of Anna Jones, a recent Class of 2022 graduate of MZHS," the school wrote. "Anna loved this school and this community, and she will be missed dearly by many. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time." Read More on The US Sun 
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MISSILE BLITZ China shows off 'carrier killer' hypersonic missiles amid Taiwan war fears Counseling and support services are being made available to all UWG students, faculty and staff, according to the school's website. A GoFundMe was also created to help Jones' family cover her funeral expenses. 
Jones was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be savedFOX5 
...My mother-in-law called me and immediately told me and I burst out in tears,' said a family friendFOX5
Facebook/Anna JonesAnna Jones, 18, was shot and killed by a University of West Georgia professor, police say '/ ' Carrollton Police DepartmentBusiness lecturer Richard Sigman, 47, has been charged with murder '/ ' It is unclear if business lecturer Sigman knew Jones, who was due to start her studies in the coming weeks, but he is said to have been asked to leave Leopoldo's Pizza after an argument. Carrolltan police said that altercation resulted in Sigman threatening to shoot another man. It is not known if Jones was with this individual. Police said the threatened man then ...notified security that Sigman threatened to shoot him.... More Crime Stories HERO GONE Officer killed during traffic stop before suspect leads cops on high-speed chase SCHOOL SHOOTING Shooting at high school football game leaves 3 hurt as cops hunt suspect They added: ...Security approached Sigman, saw he had a weapon, and told him to leave.... Police added: ...Sigman then left walking toward the parking deck. ...The investigation then indicates Sigman walked into the parking deck and began shooting into a parked vehicle striking the victim. ...Friends immediately drove her to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.... Sigman has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of crime. He is now in custody and has since been fired by the university. "UWG has terminated the employment of Richard Sigman and continues to work with the city of Carrollton Police Department, which leads this ongoing investigation," the university said in a statement. Most read in The US Sun MORE MONEY Nine direct payments and relief checks worth up to $1,700 going out in August CAFFEINE FREE? Kourtney drops ANOTHER clue she is pregnant with Travis Barker's baby HOME HELP I'm an interior design pro - three things that are making your house look cheap 'SCREWED UP' Jeopardy! fans say show will NOT admit they made 'mistake' after player's loss DOTING MOM Duggar fans 'cringe' as Michelle shaves son Josh's neck in resurfaced clip GET A CLUE Duggar fans slam Jim Bob as 'clueless' as he attempts to discipline grandkids "It was shocking," said friend Cheyenne Sexton. "My mother-in-law called me and immediately told me and I burst out in tears." "It's just it's so close to home, and they wouldn't really expect that,... Cheyenne added. "She didn't have anybody that hated her." Police said the case is ...active and ongoing.... They added: ...Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carrollton Police Department.... Jones had recently graduated from Mount Zion High School, which posted a tribute following the news of her passing. "It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of Anna Jones, a recent Class of 2022 graduate of MZHS," the school wrote. "Anna loved this school and this community, and she will be missed dearly by many. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time." Read More on The US Sun LION AROUND I'm a spiritual coach - why the current Lion's Gate could end your relationship MISSILE BLITZ China shows off 'carrier killer' hypersonic missiles amid Taiwan war fears Counseling and support services are being made available to all UWG students, faculty and staff, according to the school's website. A GoFundMe was also created to help Jones' family cover her funeral expenses. Jones was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be savedFOX5 ...My mother-in-law called me and immediately told me and I burst out in tears,' said a family friendFOX5
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