A day of dove hunting in Scooba, Mississippi, ended in a tragic family altercation that left one brother dead and another wounded. On September 1, 2019, George Adams Jr., a Caucasian male, was shot and killed on private property near Old Highway 45. The alleged shooter was his younger brother, Robert Adams, who was 21 years old at the time.
Following the day's hunt, family members and witnesses reported that it was customary for everyone to unload their firearms before getting on ATVs.
For reasons that remain unclear, Robert Adams either did not unload his weapon or reloaded it. Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot and seeing George Adams Jr. fall to the ground. In the immediate aftermath, a struggle for the gun ensued between Robert and his father, George Adams Sr. During this struggle, the weapon discharged again, striking Robert.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and George Adams Jr. was pronounced dead. Robert Adams was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson to be treated for his injuries, which he was expected to survive. The Kemper County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation into the shooting, describing the situation as a deeply unfortunate and difficult case for the family.
In the course of the investigation, Robert Adams was identified as the primary suspect in his brother's death. A jail docket from Kemper County dated September 10, 2019, shows that Robert Adams of Hiram, Georgia, was charged with first-degree murder. Later, a booking record from December 9, 2022, confirms a Robert Adams was charged with murder in the commission of a felony. Authorities also indicated that George Adams Sr.'s role in the shooting of his son Robert would be presented to a grand jury for review. The final outcomes of the legal proceedings against both Robert Adams and George Adams Sr. have not been publicly reported.
