HOMERVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting the Homerville Police Department with a homicide investigation in Clinch County.

According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened on Barr Street in Homerville around 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The victim was previously identified by Clinch County Coroner Smith as Ronald Morris Jr., 49.

Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Morris’ death.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

WALB is working to learn more and will provide updates as additional information becomes available..

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