May 20, 2008

WAYNESBORO, Ga.---One person is dead and another wounded after a shooting in the downtown Waynesboro area.

City police have identified John Paul Jones, 22, as the man killed.
The woman wounded is Chaquita Ellison, 19, who was reported in stable condition at a hospital.

Sources indicated it happened near the KFC Restaurant, at a home in the 1000 block of Fuller St. Police say they found several types of drugs in that home, including marijuana, crack and cocaine.

Missy Kelly owns a daycare near where the shooting happened. She says it's a concern because her playground is just across the street.

"The people that's hanging out around, I think the crime is coming with them," Kelly said.

Some are surprised to see police tape at the house. It's a Habitat for Humanity House.

"I feel like that there should not be any drugs, any wrongdoing in a house, in any house, but especially a habitat house," said Kelly.

Habitat for Humanity helps low-income people by building houses with no interest-loans so they can afford them. Kelly says that's why it's a shame.

"Where people have come in and volunteered their time to help build your house," she said.

One thing she is thankful for though, is that no one was at the daycare when it happened, around 2:30 in the morning.

She says this crime in her backyard is gonna make her keep a closer eye out.

"All we can do is try our best to keep them safe. When they're on the playground, we're out on the playground with them," Kelly said.

While it worries her, she also knows it's nothing compared to the worries of these victim's families.

"That's all we can do now is just pray for the family and pray for the community," she said.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. They are still looking for suspects.