A woman was found dead with apparent stab wounds at a home on Deshong Drive in Stone Mountain Tuesday afternoon, according to Gwinnett County Police.
What It Means For You: Residents in the Stone Mountain area may notice increased police activity as the investigation continues, though police believe this was an isolated domestic incident.
What’s Happening: Police responded to a “person down” call around 4:30 p.m. and discovered the deceased woman at a home in the 3000 block of Deshong Drive.
Between the Lines: A female family member has been detained in connection with the stabbing, which investigators say they believe was domestic-related.
🗂️ 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.
Anyone with information is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
The Sources: Gwinnett County Police Department press release dated September 25, 2025.
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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.
