BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Milledgeville Saturday night that left 38-year-old John Shane McAfee dead.
40-year-old Ray Pollard was arrested Sunday afternoon in Bartow County and charged with murder.
McAfee’s family told 13WMAZ that although they’re relieved an arrest was made, there’s now a gap in their family that cannot be filled.
His family says he picked up and moved from Cartersville to Milledgeville to be closer to them about a year ago. His grandmother, Patsy Popp, says he was adjusting well to being in a new city.
“He was trying to buy a house and really make something good happen, and he was just on the right track. He was so excited about being down here with the rest of the family,” she said.
McAfee spent four years in Korea as a member of the US Army. His younger brother, Jake, says they were just starting to get closer to one another.
“I've always looked up to him even though I didn't act like it a lot of time,” said Jake.
Their mother, Lisa, said John was the oldest grandson and he lived on the same street.
“He was a pain in my butt sometimes, but he was there when we needed him,” said Lisa.
And his cousin Chris Popp says the family will get through it together somehow. The crime affected more than just loved ones.
“Absolutely a senseless thing. Somebody didn’t just affect one person’s life, he affected many lives,” said Popp.
His family says what they’ll miss most about him is his sense of humor and how much he loved each of them.
McAfee also worked at the Sinclair Marina and Tractor Supply Company – both in Baldwin County.
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