LaGrange man shot to death inside bar, police seek witnesses

Published 12:00 am Monday, August 31, 2015

By Melanie Ruberti

mruberti@civitasmedia.com

Good Times Bar at 1014 Hogansville Road is shown this morning. According to police, it was the scene of the fatal shooting of a LaGrange man early Sunday.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/08/web1_WEB083115Goodtimes.jpgGood Times Bar at 1014 Hogansville Road is shown this morning. According to police, it was the scene of the fatal shooting of a LaGrange man early Sunday.

James Morton | LaGrange Daily News

LaGRANGE — A 24-year-old man was shot to death inside the Good Times Bar at 1014 Hogansville Road about 3 a.m. Saturday.

Tobias Ogletree of South Kight Drive suffered a gunshot wound to the back, according to LaGrange Police Department investigators. He was taken to West Georgia Medical Center, where he later died.

Witnesses inside the bar said they heard at least two gunshots, according to police. People inside immediately tried to exit the building.

Investigators this morning were still looking for any information that might lead them to a name or description of the shooter.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 706-883-2620 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

Tips also may be submitted by message to LPD at facebook.com/lagrangepolicedept or text tips anonymously to 888-777.

Melanie Ruberti is the public safety reporter for LaGrange Daily News. She can be reached at 706-884-7311, ext.2156.