Mug shot of woman arrested for Grayson shooting released

Woman found shot to death inside home

A woman was found shot to death inside a home in Grayson, according to Gwinnett County Police. A suspect in the case has been arrested. FOX 5's Tara Jabour has the story.

GRAYSON, Ga. - Gwinnett County police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in Grayson on Sunday morning.

Body discovered on Wilkerson Way

What we know:

Officers were called to the 300 block of Wilkerson Way around 8:42 a.m., after a neighbor discovered the body inside the home. Investigators learned that the woman inside the residence had been shot.

Detectives remained at the scene for several hours. During their investigation, police were observed removing several large bags from the house. Authorities also towed away a white vehicle that was parked directly in front of the home.

Police confirmed that one person has been taken into custody in relation to the shooting death.

On Monday morning, police identified the victim as 44-year-old Sharell Canty of Grayson. They also identified the suspect – 48-year-old Stephany Byrom, also of Grayson.

Byrom has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a felony. Her mug shot was released by police on Tuesday morning.

Stephany Byrom (Courtesy of Gwinnett County Police)

What we don't know:

Although police said the shooting appears to be of a domestic nature, they have not defined the relationship between the victim and suspect. They also have not revealed a possible motive for the shooting.

Neighborhood reaction

What they're saying:

Local residents expressed shock regarding the heavy police presence and the news of the death, describing the area as a quiet, newer, and family-friendly neighborhood near a downtown area.

One neighbor reported returning home to find the street blocked by an ambulance and multiple police cruisers, with yellow crime scene tape placed across the residence.

"Someone pulled up in a white car and then she got out. They told her something, and then she started to cry," the neighbor said. "The ambulance left in silence as well, so we knew that someone, something really bad had happened."

Residents noted that the area is typically quiet and safe, with children frequently playing in the community, visiting local parks, and walking to a nearby ice cream parlor.