HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) – A canine who returned home alone together with his leash ripped in half led to the invention of his disabled proprietor who was killed in a hit-and-run, police in Georgia stated.
According to the Henry County Police DepartmentRobert Stalter left his home together with his canine Smoke on Saturday morning for his or her routine walk within the Audubon Estates neighborhood.
Smoke got here again to the home alone together with his leash ripped in half. Family members stated they knew one thing was flawed and went trying to find Stalter. They discovered he had been hit by a automotive whereas in his wheelchair and left to undergo from his accidents, police stated.
Stalter, 51, later died.
He was a double leg amputee and used a wheelchair to get round.
Police stated they’re on the lookout for the suspect. Officers stated the automobile – a grey 2008 Nissan Altima – remained on the scene, however the driver fled on foot.
Police stated the particular person of curiosity was seen sporting pink shorts and a gray shirt.
Chrissy Stalter, the sufferer’s sister, is begging anybody with data to come back ahead.
“Everyone knew him and the dog. He loved his family. He loved being surrounded by them,” she stated. “Somebody knows who did it. The neighbors do. I just wish somebody would say something.”
Anyone with data is urged to contact Investigator Combs at 770-288-8290 or the Henry County non-emergency dispatch at 770-957-9121. Tipsters also can ship images and movies to 770-220-7009 through textual content.
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