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Monday, April 27, 2009

UGA Prof Sought In Shootings

A nationwide search is underway for a University of Georgia professor suspected in the killings of three people in Athens Saturday afternoon. Authorities say 57-year-old George Zinkhan shot and killed his ex-wife and two men outside the Athens Community Theatre Saturday at 12:30 just off the UGA campus. Police say his Zinkhan’s two children were in his Jeep Liberty when the killings occurred--he then dropped the children off with a neighbor in nearby Bogart. Authorities admit right now they have little to go on in leads.

Zinkhan is a professor in the Department of Marketing and Distribution at the University of Georgia--he taught one undergraduate class, and one graduate.

Concerning safety on the UGA campus, police say there is sufficient presence, and classes will resume this morning as normal. UGA will hold a press conference this morning at 11am.

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