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16-year-old charged with killing father in Warner Robins shooting

Investigators say it started as a fight between his father and an 18-year-old woman

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins Police have released more information about a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday night on Virginia Drive.

Investigators say it started as a fight between an 18-year-old woman and 35-year-old man, identified by his mother as Darryson Purnell.

A news release says his son – 16-year-old Jeremiah Purnell – pulled out a gun and fired multiple times at him.

Darryson Purnell was taken to Houston Healthcare, where he later died from his injuries.

The 18-year-old woman was also hit by gunfire and treated at The Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent in Macon.

Jeremiah, 16, is now charged with felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault. He had his first appearance Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone with information in the case can call Det. Tyler DelGiorno at 478-302-5380.

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