THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

On January 6, 2012, the Richmond County Sheriff s Office
responded to a single vehicle traffic collision. Upon arrival,
deputies discovered that 16-year-old Kyle Austin Royal had
been fatally shot; and

The Richmond County Sheriff s Office conducted an
investigation and were unable to generate any solid leads;
and

Section 45-12-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
provides that the Governor of the State of Georgia is
authorized, in his discretion, to offer and cause to be paid a
reward for information leading to the identification,
apprehension, and conviction of a person who has
committed a felony.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT To THE AUTHORITY VESTED
IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS
HEREBY

That a reward in the amount of $1,000.00 is hereby offered
for information leading to the identification, arrest and
conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of
Kyle Austin Royal.

This 35/ day of ffuxa ,2o12.

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GOVERNOR