Daijiworld Media Network - Washington
Washington, Jul 12: A 56-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fatally shooting his Indian-American wife and injuring their adult son during a domestic violence incident at their home in the US state of Georgia, police said.
The accused, Kirk B. Wrzesien, was taken into custody on Tuesday night at the family's residence in Cobb County, near Atlanta. He is currently being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Centre, according to local media reports.
Police identified the deceased as 57-year-old Shital Wrzesien, who was found inside the house with multiple gunshot wounds. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The couple's 23-year-old son, Jason Wrzesien, was discovered outside the residence with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
Officers responded to the home on Laurel Creek Trail in Smyrna shortly before 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.
Investigators later identified Kirk Wrzesien as the husband of the victim and the father of the injured man.
According to police, the accused has been charged with one count of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Authorities described the incident as a case of domestic violence and said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Police have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting, and no update has been provided on Jason Wrzesien's condition.
The incident shocked residents of the otherwise quiet neighbourhood, where investigators cordoned off the area for several hours while examining the scene.
Several neighbours expressed disbelief over the incident, describing the family as well-known members of the community and calling the shooting a heartbreaking tragedy.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not announced any additional arrests or revealed a possible motive behind the attack.
Under Georgia law, a felony murder charge can be filed when a death occurs during the commission of another felony, even if prosecutors do not allege that the killing was premeditated.