A GBI medical examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy on a 48-year-old woman who died after being shot two days before Christmas in her home in rural Polk County.
According to the GBI, Darnetha Chester Elliott was found deceased at a home on Michael Boulevard in Cedartown on Friday, Dec. 23, in the afternoon after officers were called to a shooting happening at the residence.
Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd confirmed Elliott was shot and died as a result of her injuries. Dodd said his agency requested the assistance of the GBI with the investigation and questioned her husband.
Dodd said the incident began as a domestic altercation between the husband and Elliott, with both having weapons and the husband defending himself. He said no charges have been filed.
The home is located just south of the community known as Chubbtown in Northwest Polk County. No further details about the incident have been released.
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