STAFF REPORT :::
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night that resulted in one death.
According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, deputies responded to 508 Terry Drive at approximately 7:40 p.m. in response to a reported shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered a female victim inside the residence. The scene was secured and investigators from the Criminal Investigative Division responded to the residence.
WellStar Spalding Regional Emergency Medical Services was dispatched and arrived at the residence.
It was discovered that the female victim was deceased.
Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster pronounced 57-year-old Joanne Redding, of 507 Terry Drive, dead.
Deputies arrested 53-year-old Johnny Johnson Jr., also of 507 Terry Drive, at the scene.
Johnson has been charged with murder.
Additional details and charges may be released as the investigation continues.
