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Georgia Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Mother and Stepfather

She faces adult charges on two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated assault; investigators continue examining evidence for further leads.

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Overview

  • The deaths of Kristin Brock, 36, and James Brock, 45, were discovered on February 20 in their Carrollton home with gunshot wounds and no signs of forced entry.
  • Patrick surrendered at the Carroll County jail on July 8 after a five-month investigation involving the sheriff’s office, the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
  • Under state law, the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult on two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
  • Authorities say they have reviewed extensive physical and digital evidence and have not ruled out additional arrests in the case.
  • Friends and members of Catalyst Church describe the Brocks as active community figures whose children and congregants are still grappling with the aftermath of the killings.