A late-night burst of gunfire in Rockdale County’s Heritage Crossing area ended in tragedy Saturday, when deputies found a woman shot to death inside a home, authorities say. Responding officers arrived to discover the victim with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced her dead at the scene. A person of interest is now in custody, and investigators describe the case as very much active.
Deputies were dispatched around 10:45 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting at a home in the Heritage Crossing area, according to Atlanta News First. Inside, they found a woman who had been shot several times. She was pronounced dead on-site, authorities said. Investigators have not released her name or publicly identified any suspect as they continue their work.
Investigation and recent county incidents
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has offered only limited details so far. The agency has already been juggling several violent-crime cases this year, including a domestic-related shooting on Setters Trail in January, noted by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. Those earlier investigations remain open, underscoring the steady stream of serious calls landing on detectives’ desks.
What officials are saying
Officials have not released the victim’s identity, announced a motive, or named a formal suspect, Atlanta News First reports. Deputies say they located the woman inside the home and that a person of interest is currently in custody as they sort through evidence and witness statements. Investigators say more information will be shared when they are in a position to do so.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard something to contact the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office at 770-278-8000 or submit tips through the department’s website at rockdalesheriff.com. Even small details, they say, could help clarify how a Saturday night in Heritage Crossing turned deadly.
