The News: A shocking incident occurred at the Truett’s Chick-fil-A on Shorter Avenue in Rome on Wednesday morning, as police responded to reports of a shooting.
What Happened?: According to authorities, preliminary information suggests the event was likely a murder-suicide. One person was found outside a vehicle near the drive-thru, while another was found inside the car.
New Information: According to Assistant Police Chief Debbie Burnett, 56-year-old Anthony Wayne Green, of Rome, shot 39-year-old Cassie Lashae Davis, also of Rome and then shot himself. Police say The two had been involved in a domestic relationship. The suspect shot the victim while she was inside her vehicle. The suspect then shot himself.
Police say the two had been involved in a domestic relationship. Both were pronounced dead.
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The incident is not related to the restaurant, but did occur on the restaurant’s property.
Roads Closed: Parts of Shorter Avenue have been closed and residents are urged to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
What’s Next?: Local authorities are working diligently to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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By The Numbers:
- According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, almost 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Over the course of a year, this amounts to more than 10 million individuals.
- 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.
- In the U.S., an average of 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced severe intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking.
- The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the risk of homicide by 500%.
- On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines in the United States receive over 20,000 calls.
About Rome, Georgia: Rome is located in Northwest Georgia in Floyd County. The median household income is is $38,000, and 21.6% of residents have a bachelor’s degree. 82% of residents have a high school diploma.
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