Tragedy struck in Barrow County early Thursday morning when a husband and wife were found dead and their son injured in a shooting at their home. The incident occurred before dawn, at a residence on the 800 block of Kendall Park Drive in the Kendall Park Subdivision of Winder, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
After receiving a distressing 911 call around 5:45 a.m., deputies hurried to the scene, where, according to WSB-TV, they discovered the bodies of a woman aged 66 and her 64-year-old husband. Rushed to the hospital was the couple's 35-year-old son, who sustained a gunshot wound and was the one who made the call for help.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the shooting, has not released much in the way of details, including the identities of the victims or any suspects they might be pursuing. There's an ongoing investigation to determine what led to the shocking event that disturbed the suburban quiet.
While this tight-knit community grapples with the horror of the situation, police continue scouring for answers, having descended upon the home shortly after the 911 call placed by the injured son. Medics quickly took action, ensuring the son's transportation to the local hospital for urgent treatment while law enforcement began their inquiry.
No further information has been revealed about the circumstances surrounding the incident or the current status of the investigation. The people of Winder wait with bated breath for updates, hoping for a swift resolution to this tragic occurrence that has so suddenly shattered the peace of their neighborhood.
