9:03pm Update:
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a University of Georgia professor suspected in the deaths of his ex-wife and two others outside a community theater near campus had left his children in the car when the shooting happened.
A nationwide manhunt was on for 57-year-old George Zinkhan, who was a marketing professor at the university in Athens. Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Clarence Holeman says Zinkhan's children are safe. A neighbor of Zinkhan's says the professor dropped the children off with him next door and left after saying there was an emergency.
Holeman identified the dead as the shooter's ex-wife, Marie Bruce, Tom Tanner and Ben Teague. The shooting happened at a gathering of Town & Gown Players, a local theater group.
Authorities issued a nationwide alert for Zinkhan and his 2005 red Jeep Liberty.
Original Information:
A University of Georgia professor is a wanted man tonight, the suspect in a shooting that left three people dead.
George Zinkhan is a marketing professor at UGA. The shooting happened today in Athens off campus at a community theater.
Athens-Clarke County police believe he may have multiple weapons. It's not known what prompted the shootings.
Officers are still searching for Zinkhan and ask anyone who may know where he is to call 911.
Hundreds of people are visiting Athens this weekend for the 30th annual Athens Twilight. It's a professional cycling event and festival for fans, families, and racers.
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