PELHAM, Georgia — In a quiet stretch near Castleberry Street and Cannon Street Sunday afternoon, a chilling discovery shattered the calm of this small South Georgia town. Thirty-three-year-old Tobias McIntyre, a resident of nearby Camilla, was among two men found shot and pronounced dead by first responders, turning a peaceful Sunday into a community in mourning.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Pelham police called for assistance shortly after 1:45 p.m. on January 18. When officers arrived at the scene, McIntyre and 24-year-old Desmond Daniels of Baconton were both found unresponsive in close proximity.
Investigators believe the pair were together in a vehicle moments before the violence unfolded. One man was found near the vehicle, the other inside. Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Emergency crews quickly determined there was nothing further they could do, and the deaths were later ruled homicides.
Officials say the bodies of McIntyre and Daniels were transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for autopsies. Those examinations will help determine the precise cause and manner of death. Evidence collected at the scene is being processed as agents continue to follow leads.
Friends and family have described McIntyre as a warm presence whose life and connections touched many. In Camilla and surrounding communities, his sudden passing has left a hole in the hearts of those who knew him — a stark reminder of how quickly life can change.
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Pelham residents are still trying to grasp what happened during those final moments. Neighbors shared that it was a normal Sunday until the sound of gunshots broke the stillness — a sound that echoed far beyond the intersection of Castleberry and Cannon.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the GBI tip line or their online portal as investigators piece together what led to this heartbreaking loss.
For the family, this week’s sorrow unfolds one painful day at a time, with memories of McIntyre’s life offering some comfort amid the grief. As Pelham searches for answers, the community stands with the loved ones left behind, holding onto the hope of justice and healing.
