VALDOSTA, Ga. – On December 22, 2019, at 3:36 pm., Valdosta Police Department Patrol Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of West Gordon Street, in reference to a female calling about a domestic dispute.

When officers arrived on scene, they found Justin Hodges inside the residence, with obvious trauma to his body. Officers attempted first aid and EMS responded to the scene, but Hodges was pronounced deceased at the residence. Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel from the Valdosta-Lowndes Regional Crime Laboratory responded and began an investigation.

Detectives interviewed numerous witnesses and looked at several items of evidence. At this time no charges have been filed against anyone and detectives are working closely with the District Attorney’s Office to determine the course of action for this case. There is no further information being released at this time.

“This time of year when most families are celebrating the holidays, these families are coping with this tragic incident” stated VPD Leslie Manahan. Our thoughts go out to everyone that has been touched by this event.”