Paulding Teen Shoots, Kills Mother's Ex-Boyfriend: Police

DALLAS, GA — A Paulding County teen is in jail after authorities say he shot and killed his mother's ex-boyfriend.

Jordan Holt, 18, of Dallas, is being held on a charge of reckless conduct while Paulding County Sheriff's Office detectives investigate the details of the shooting.

At about 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to a 911 call to an address on Mt. Tabor Church Road in Dallas in reference to a domestic dispute with possible shots fired.

At about the same time, another 911 call reported a possible vehicle accident at the same address.

Once deputies arrived, they found a car that had crashed through a fence and came to rest against a tree.

In the car, they discovered the body of Justin McKenzie, 28, of Cartersville.

Witnesses identified Holt as the shooter. Deputies say Holt told them there had been a history of domestic violence between him and McKenzie, his mother's ex-boyfriend, over the past year.

Currently, Holt is being held in the Paulding County Detention Center without bond as detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators at 770-443-3015.

Photo courtesy Paulding County Sheriff's Office