1 dead, 1 in custody after late evening shootout in Paulding County

Paulding County, GA. – – One man is dead and another is in custody after a late -evening shootout in Paulding County, according to the Paulding County's sheriff.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on Cumberland Way, the deputies answered a 911 call, in which a caller from third-party provider reported an attack with a fatal weapon. Upon arrival, the authorities discovered a male victim with a fatal gunshot wound.

The suspect, who was in the house, appeared with his hands raised and was immediately taken into custody by MPs without incidents.

The Paulding County Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Division (CID) leads the investigation, while detectives work on uncovering the circumstances in connection with the shootout.

The authorities ask everyone with information to contact the Paulding County's Sheriff office at (770) 443-3047 or to submit a tip via the Paulding Sheriff Mobile App.