Man charged after woman fatally shot Saturday in DeKalb
Death investigation underway in DeKalb County
An investigation is underway near Martins Crossing and Hemingway Road in DeKalb County. FOX 5 crews at the scene report the presence comes after a death at the location. Details remain limited.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man is facing a murder charge after police say he fatally shot a woman Saturday afternoon in DeKalb County.
Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier report.
What we know:
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded around 2:14 p.m. on May 17 to a report of a person shot in the 5000 block of Martins Crossings Road.
When officers arrived, they found 44-year-old Merinda Henderson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside her vehicle. Authorities said lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and she died at the scene.
Investigators believe 46-year-old Jaworski Rainey, a man Henderson knew, pulled into the parking lot next to her vehicle, got out and opened fire.
Police said Henderson attempted to drive away after being shot but crashed her vehicle a short distance away.
Investigators later used FLOCK technology to locate Rainey’s vehicle in the 1200 block of Summit Lake Drive. SWAT officers responded to the location and took Rainey into custody after he exited the residence without incident.
What's next:
Rainey has been charged with murder. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: This is a FOX 5 Atlanta original report. The original story was updated with new information on Monday morning after a press release was received from police.