On December 13, 2025, LaGrange Police Officers responded to 2200 Vernon Street, in reference to a person stabbed. Upon arrival, they made contact with Sanquan Sheppard, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds and loss of blood.
The criminal investigation division was notified to respond and continue the investigation. The continued investigation revealed that Sheppard had been assaulted by his child’s mother, Alexius Smith, while at her apartment at nearby Prose Apartments, 1900 Vernon Street (Incident Location). Smith was taken into custody on December 16, 20265, and charged with Aggravated Assault FVA and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Felony and transported to the Troup County Jail.
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