Woodstock, Georgia – A chilling domestic violence case has ended with a life sentence after a man shot and killed his wife inside their home and fired at his teenage stepson, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock.
Authorities say the crime unfolded late at night while children were inside the house, highlighting the devastating impact of escalating domestic abuse.
Shooting unfolds inside family home
According to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, the shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. on July 13, 2025, at a residence in Woodstock.
A 16-year-old boy called 911, telling dispatchers that his stepfather was shooting at him and had shot his mother. The teen hid in a bedroom while his 4-year-old sibling slept in another room…