On the morning of Friday, December 6, 2024, Shannon Box was apprehended in connection with a horrific triple homicide in Tignall, Georgia. The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office located the 54-year-old suspect near Danburg Road and arrested him at a nearby church on Jones Chapel Road without resistance.
Box now faces several charges, including three counts of murder, three counts of possession of a knife during the commission of a crime, aggravated assault, and additional charges related to an earlier attack on a woman. He is currently being held at the Wilkes County Jail as the investigation continues.
Authorities have identified the victims as Chauncey Box, 55; Brenda Lipscomb, 67; and Michael Schmidt, 55—all residents of Tignall. Their bodies were discovered on Thursday at a residence on the 900 block of Mallorysville Road. Deputies initially responded to a call about an injured woman on the same road, later learning she had been attacked at the residence where the victims were found.
Investigators, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), have not disclosed a motive for the killings. However, early reports suggest Box may have made threats against individuals he believed had wronged him, adding a troubling layer to the case. The injured woman, who sustained multiple injuries, is receiving medical treatment, and authorities have charged Box with aggravated assault related to her attack.
The small community of Tignall, with fewer than 500 residents, has been left stunned by the violent events. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to contact the GBI through their tip line or online platforms.
As the investigation unfolds, the GBI and local authorities are working to uncover the circumstances behind the killings. This tragedy has deeply shaken Wilkes County, leaving residents searching for answers and justice for the victims. Further updates are anticipated as officials continue to piece together the case.
