PRESS RELEASE
Appling County Sheriff’s Office
On Sunday, October 14 at approximately 8:15 pm, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence located at 1798 Post Road in reference to a shooting. An autopsy was completed this morning. Some results are pending from this procedure. However, we believe Kimberly A. Stephens (aka Kimmie), 12 years of age, died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing involving multiple agencies. Sheriff Melton requests anyone with information pertaining to this incident contact the ACSO at (912) 367-8120.