A domestic dispute outside the West Rome Walmart on Friday night escalated into gunfire, leaving a woman injured. Authorities say the victim was struck by a bullet shortly before 10 p.m. and has since been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Just the Facts:
• Police responded to reports of a shooting at the Walmart in West Rome.
• The preliminary investigation suggests the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute.
• The alleged shooter fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by responding officers.
• A witness reported nearly being struck by the fleeing suspect’s vehicle.
• The victim is being treated at a local hospital and is expected to recover.
How You Can Help: TheRome Police Department is urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. Call 9-1-1 if you witnessed the altercation or have relevant details.
The investigation remains active, and further updates are expected as authorities continue their work.
🗂️ Domestic Violence Stats: A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2003 and 2014, about 55% of all female homicides in the U.S. were related to intimate partner violence.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
