Police have arrested a suspect in the Villa Rica triple shooting and home invasion that occurred on Saturday, resulting in one death and two critical injuries. Karlton Sirmons, a 35-year-old from Norcross, is facing charges of murder and home invasion. His arrest followed a rapid response from law enforcement after the early morning incident.
The Villa Rica Police Department responded to a domestic dispute involving a shooting around 6 a.m. at a home on Conners Road. Upon arrival, they found three adults with gunshot wounds. Two victims were taken to the hospital, while the third was pronounced dead at the scene. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the suspect fled before police arrived but was later arrested in Cobb County.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin is notified as the investigation continues, WSBTV reported. No further details about the victims have been shared. The arrest of Sirmons has provided some progress in this troubling case. The Villa Rica Police Department is investigating the home invasion and shooting, asking the public for any information that could help clarify the situation.