Woman calls 911 after reportedly shooting man at Powder Springs Park

Self-defense claim in fatal park shooting

Powder Springs police are investigating a fatal shooting at a local park where a 28-year-old woman reportedly shot a 30-year-old stranger in a potential case of self-defense.

POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. - Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at Powder Springs Park that left a 30-year-old man dead Sunday night.

What we know:

Powder Springs police responded to reports of gunfire at the park on Lewis Extension at approximately 9:22 p.m. Officers located the victim with a single gunshot wound to the chest and provided emergency aid until medical personnel arrived. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:01 p.m.

Detective Curtis McClendon said the woman who shot him called 911 to report the incident. 

Police said the woman who allegedly shot the man was at the scene and cooperated with officers. McClendon told FOX 5 that early details in the case indicate the woman may have been acting in self-defense.

What we don't know:

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

While investigators have identified a female suspect, no arrests have been made and no motive has been established. Police stated there is no known relationship between the two individuals at this time, but they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community.

What they're saying:

Cobb County residents who frequent the area said shootings there are unusual.
 
"This is a really quiet neighborhood. It’s really close-knit, and so to hear that, it’s shocking," said Jerald Ellis.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective McClendon at 770-943-1616.