A late-night shooting in East Point has left one man dead and his girlfriend behind bars. Authorities are investigating what led to the tragic end of a relationship that turned fatal on Kenelworth Drive.

Girlfriend Arrested in Shooting Death of East Point Man

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A late-night shooting in East Point has left one man dead and his girlfriend behind bars. Authorities are investigating what led to the tragic end of a relationship that turned fatal on Kenelworth Drive.

Just the Facts:

  • A man was shot at a home on Kenelworth Drive in East Point.
  • Emergency crews found him conscious and alert before he was taken to the hospital.
  • The victim later died from his injuries at Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • His girlfriend was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
  • Investigators are still piecing together what happened.

The Details: A domestic dispute in East Point turned deadly Sunday night, ending with one man dead and his girlfriend in police custody. Officers responded to a home on Kenelworth Drive, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being conscious when first responders arrived, he later died at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. However, police confirm the man’s girlfriend was detained as part of the investigation.

How You Can Help: If you or someone you know is in an unsafe relationship, resources are available. The Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7 at 1-800-334-2836.

The East Point Police Department continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to come forward.