Woman arrested after shooting husband in Austell; drugs and $34K seized

A woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning after allegedly shooting her husband in Austell, police reported. Officers responded to a call about the shooting around 1 a.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Paramedics transported him to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

During the investigation, Austell police secured a search warrant for the home, where they discovered the firearm believed to be used in the shooting. Additionally, officers found more than 300 grams of suspected cocaine and marijuana, along with over $34,000 in cash.

Authorities have not released detailed charges against the woman or the exact location of the residence. The Austell Police Department urged anyone experiencing domestic violence or needing help to contact the Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-33-HAVEN (4-2836).

This information was provided by an official news release from the Austell Police Department and reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.