Murder suspect arrested for armed attack and home invasion in Villa Rika

VILLA RICA, Ga. – Villa Rica police say they have tracked down a man accused of killing one victim and wounding two others during a robbery early Saturday morning.

Police were called to an address off Conners Road just after 6am to investigate a domestic dispute related to the shooting.

When they arrived, they found three adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. 2 of the injured were taken to hospital. The third victim was determined to have died at the scene.

Although the suspect fled the scene before police arrived, he was later located and arrested in Cobb County. He was identified as 35-year-old Karlton Sirmons of Norcross and was charged with murder, home invasion and several other charges related to the incident.

Police assured citizens that there was no danger. The name of the deceased victim will not be released until next of kin are notified.