Search Continues for UGA Professor in Shootings

Police nationwide continue their search for a University of Georgia professor who allegedly shot and killed three other adults, including his wife, Saturday afternoon at an off-campus locale.

According to Athens police, professor George Zinkhan (pictured), 56, is a suspect in the shooting deaths of Tom Tanner, 40; Marie Bruce, 47, an Athens attorney and Zinkhan's wife, who also served as president of Town and Gown Players; and Ben Teague, 63.

The victims were shot around noon at a community theatre behind The Taylor-Grady House in the 600 block of Prince Ave.

Zinkhan was reportedly driving a 2005 red Jeep Liberty, with Georgia tag No. AIX 1376.

"The University community is shocked and saddened at this tragic event," University of Georgia President Michael Adams, said in a written statement. "Our first thoughts are for safety of the university community and for prompt apprehension of the person responsible. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those who have been affected."