Published: September 10, 2018

THE GILES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE THAT OCCURRED SUNDAY NIGHT ON HIGHWAY 31 NORTH NEAR ELLA WEST CIRCLE.  DETAILS ARE STILL UNCERTAIN AND ACCORDING TO SHERIFF KYLE HELTON A PERSON OF INTEREST IS BEING HELD ON UNRELATED CHARGES.  OFFICIALS HAVE IDENTIFIED THE VICTIM AS 57 YEAR OLD MELVIN HYDE.