1 dead, 1 in custody after late-night shooting in Paulding County
Man found dead at Paulding County home
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder. Late Sunday night, sheriff's deputies were called to a home on Cumberland Way. When they arrived, they found a man in the doorway of the home dead.
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - A man is dead and another is in custody following a late-night shooting in Paulding County, according to Paulding County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to a 911 call shortly after 10 p.m. on Cumberland Way, where a third-party caller reported an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a male victim with a fatal gunshot wound.
The suspect, who was inside the home, emerged with his hands raised and was immediately taken into custody by deputies without incident.
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is leading the investigation as detectives work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (770) 443-3047 or submit a tip through the Paulding Sheriff Mobile App.