Cherokee County man kills wife after trying to shoot stepson, deputies say

Woodstock man arrested for shooting wife

A Cherokee County man is behind bars after deputies say he shot and killed his wife during a domestic dispute and attempted to shoot his teenage stepson.

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A Cherokee County man is behind bars after deputies say he shot and killed his wife during a domestic dispute and attempted to shoot his teenage stepson.

Daventry Crossing shooting

What we know:

The shooting happened Sunday night at the couple’s home on Daventry Crossing in unincorporated Woodstock. When deputies arrived, they found 48-year-old Tenisha Williams dead at the scene. Her husband, 47-year-old Kelvin Williams, was taken into custody.

According to Capt. Jay Baker with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began as a family argument that escalated into gunfire.

"The father grabbed the weapon, tried to shoot his son, missed his son, and then turned the weapon on his wife and killed her," Baker said.

Investigators say the couple’s 16-year-old son and a 4-year-old child were inside the home at the time. Neither child was injured. Authorities said there had been no prior calls to the residence. Both children are now in the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

"Investigation revealed that the suspect attempted to shoot his 16-year-old son, stepson, and then turned the weapon on his wife," Baker said. "She was killed. The 16-year-old was not injured."

Kelvin Williams (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Kelvin Williams arrested

What they're saying:

Neighbors said the shooting came as a shock. They described the couple as cordial and noted that Kelvin Williams had suffered multiple strokes and was disabled.

Deputies are urging anyone experiencing domestic turmoil to seek help before it turns violent.

"If you feel threatened, we always recommend people call 911," Baker said. "Get out of the house if you have to, before it gets to this point."

Neighbors expressed shock at the deadly violence, saying the couple appeared cordial and that Kelvin Williams had suffered multiple strokes and was disabled.

"Even veteran lawmen are affected by the domestic violence that exploded in this modest house," Proctor reported.

What's next:

Kelvin Williams is being held without bond at the Cherokee Adult Detention Center. He is charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and first-degree cruelty to children.