Warner Robins Mayor Donald Walker has died

An absolute force in Middle Georgia politics has died today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 60.


Image: The Telegraph.

Tuesday update: There are still a lot of questions, all of which boil down to one question: Why?

We are trying to get answers, but may never be able to. We expect some information on funeral arrangements shortly.

For now, everything The Telegraph has published about Mayor Walker's death should be available here:

Walker's wife, Patricia, called 911 at 11:08 a.m. seeking an ambulance to the couple's home. She said her husband had shot himself in bed, Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton said. She was the only one at home with the mayor when he was shot, said Warner Robins Police Chief Brett Evans, who did not think she witnessed the actual shooting.

Evans said he couldn't confirm yet what type of gun was used or whether it was Walker's personal weapon. He said he wasn't aware of any note. The police investigation is proceeding.

The autopsy was scheduled for today.