One teen dead, another injured after shooting at Irene Thomas Park

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] One teen is dead and another injured after a Sunday night shooting in Hinesville.

An 18-year-old died and another teen was wounded after being shot in Irene Thomas Park in Hinesville Sunday night.

According to Hinesville Police Chief, Tracey Howard both teens were injured in a shooting shortly after 10 p.m.

Howard said a group of about 25 to 30 teens were gathered in the park when gunfire erupted striking the male teen in the abdomen. HPD officer Jeff Luie performed CPR on the teen until medical personnel arrived. The teen was taken to a medical center in Hinesville where he was later pronounced dead.

The deceased teen was identified as Jamontae Barnes, 18, of Hinesville.

Chief Howard said the teen girl was shot in the leg and was also taken to a medical center in Hinesville, her condition is unknown.

It is not known if the teens are from Hinesville.

This shooting remains under investigation, no one has been arrested.

The Coastal News Service contributed to this article.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Hinesville Police Department said they are investigating a shooting at Irene Thomas Park on Sunday night.

Two individuals had gunshot-related injuries and were transported for medical treatment. They did not release their conditions at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hinesville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.

The Coastal News Service contributed to this article.