Man arrested for killing woman during eviction argument in NW Atlanta

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Woman shot killed over eviction, police say

An argument over an eviction ended with a woman dead in NW Atlanta Sunday afternoon. Police say it happened on Margaret Place. Officials say they have a person of interest in custody, but have not released their name or whether they were face charges.

A woman is dead after being shot Saturday afternoon at a residence in the 900 block of Margaret Place NW near Hollywood Road NW.

Police say the unresponsive woman was transported to a hospital where she died.

Detectives were able to identify a person of interest. They say the woman was involved in an argument over eviction before being shot.

Winston Muhammad (Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)

75-year-old Winston Muhammad was later arrested for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

He was transported to Fulton County Jail. 

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