Georgia woman fatally shot while trying to stop roommate’s suicide attempt

Deadly struggle over handgun

Coweta County deputies went to an apartment late Thursday following a disturbance report. One person was killed in the incident, which investigators say involved a struggle over a handgun.

An incident report from the sheriff’s office says Roberts produced the gun during an argument and tried to aim it at herself. Investigators believe the weapon fired as her roommate moved in to take it away.

Roommate faces felony charge

Roberts was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, according to sheriff’s officials. Booking records indicate she was arrested in the early hours of October 16 and taken to the Coweta County Jail. The report identifies the person killed as Roberts’s roommate, who was trying to stop her from using the gun on herself.

Investigation remains underway

Detectives are examining physical evidence collected at the apartment, investigators said. The homicide inquiry is still active as they work to establish what happened. Officials said the investigation could lead to further charges. No additional charges were reported in the account.