Man, woman found shot dead at Columbia County home

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office discovered two people shot in the head off of Willow Lake...
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office discovered two people shot in the head off of Willow Lake in Evans, Sunday afternoon.(WRDW)
Published: Sep. 17, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office discovered two people shot in the head off of Willow Lake in Evans, Sunday afternoon.

At 3:45 p.m., Deputies were called to 800 Willow Lake in reference to a shooting.

They say that when deputies arrived on the scene, a male and female were found inside the residence between the dining room area and the front door both with a single gunshot wound to each of their heads.

The sheriff’s office says the male has been identified as 51-year-old Larry Jacobs and the female as 49-year-old Tijuana Dent.

The sheriff’s office also noted that a firearm was discovered next to Jacobs’ body.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s offices are still investigating this shooting.