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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