Austell Police Seize Drugs and Cash After Husband-Shooting Incident

Austell police arrested a woman early Saturday morning after she allegedly shot her husband in the abdomen. Officers responded to a home in Austell at approximately 1:00 a.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located the injured man and took his wife into custody on the scene.

Paramedics transported the husband to a hospital where he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The initial domestic dispute call evolved into a drug investigation as officers processed the scene. The Austell Police Department confirmed that the arrest led to the discovery of narcotics and cash inside the residence.

Investigators secured a search warrant to examine the property. Inside, they recovered the firearm believed to be used in the shooting. The team also seized more than 300 grams of suspected cocaine and an unspecified amount of suspected marijuana. Cash totaling over $34,000 was also taken from the home during the search.

The police department has not publicly released the names of the husband or the woman currently in custody. Officials have not detailed the specific criminal charges filed against the woman. The exact street address of the home has also been withheld from public release.

Investigators have not explained the events that triggered the gunfire. The Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline, available at 1-800-33-HAVEN, serves as a resource for individuals seeking assistance in domestic violence situations.