Tragedy struck Coweta County early Saturday, with an apparent murder-suicide leaving four dead. According to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Crabapple Court after receiving multiple E-911 calls around 1 a.m. Upon arrival, two bodies were discovered in the driveway and another in the doorway. Deputies witnessed a male running inside, followed by the sound of a gunshot, reported FOX5 Atlanta. The SWAT team subsequently found a fourth body inside the home.

Neighbor Brandi Wright expressed her disbelief, telling FOX5 Atlanta, "As soon as I found out about it, I was like, ‘Oh my goodness, this is so close to home because nothing has ever happened like this in this area. My prayers are with you, and we hope for the best for you and your families." The community, not accustomed to witnessing such violence in their vicinity, has been left to somehow reconcile the proximity of this horror with their experiences of safety and peace.

Among the victims was 56-year-old Tina Elaine Sasser, whom her daughter Brittany Carter described as a "wonderful human being." In an emotional recount to 11Alive, Carter said, "My mom was a wonderful human being. (She would) give you the shirt off her back, and she would help anybody that needed it." The grief of the family is compounded by the knowledge that Sasser was not directly connected to the other victims, simply living down the street from where the incident took place.

In the aftermath of the violence, the daughter grapples with the concept of justice. "What is justice?" Carter tearfully asked during the interview with 11Alive, "I'm not sure what justice looks like because he took his own life. And he's a coward for that." The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting, yet for families like Carter's, answers will likely offer little comfort in facing their grief and the loss of a loved one whose presence they cherished deeply. The investigation is ongoing, and the names of the other victims and the shooter have yet to be officially released by authorities.

As the story develops, the community mourns, and the family seeks answers, 11Alive extends its "More Than a Number" series to those impacted, offering a chance to memorialize the victims and a platform for the expression of their sorrow. Those wishing to remember their loved ones in this way are encouraged to reach out through the series' dedicated channels. For those in need of support during this difficult time, resources are available through the outlets provided by the news organization.