Sheriff Darrell Dix reports that on April 17, 2017, at 7:40 p.m., deputies responded to 508 Terry Drive to a report of a 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 scene.
WellStar Spalding Regional EMS was dispatched and arrived at the location.
It was discovered that the female victim was deceased.
Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster was notified and responded to the scene and pronounced 57 year old Joanne Redding of 507 Terry Drive dead. Coroner Foster had the body transported to the State Crime Lab for a determination as to the exact cause of death.
Deputies arrested 53 year old Johnny Johnson Jr. of 507 Terry Drive at the scene. Johnson has been charged with Murder.
Additional details and charges may be released as the investigation continues.