Woman Found Dead in SUV: Boyfriend Arrested for Murder Following Investigation

Woman Found Dead in SUV: Boyfriend Arrested for Murder Following Investigation

In a shocking turn of events, an Atlanta woman was found dead in her SUV, in the early hours of the morning, the victim of a gunshot wound to the head. This tragic story took a darker turn, when her boyfriend, who originally claimed she had shot herself, was arrested and charged with her murder after further investigation by law enforcement officers.

Tragic Discovery by Officers

Local officers patrolling Zone 3 of Atlanta were flagged down by the driver of a Nissan Armada SUV at around 12:30 a.m, in the vicinity of a gas station on Cleveland Avenue. The driver reported that his female companion, the passenger in the vehicle, had received a gunshot wound. On inspection, the police discovered the lifeless body of a 42-year-old woman. She was declared dead at the scene by Grady Emergency Medical Services personnel.

Shift in Investigation

Initially, the man informed the officers that the female victim, his girlfriend, had tragically taken her own life. However, as the investigation proceeded, homicide detectives found probable cause and changed the trajectory of the case towards a potential homicide.

Arrest and Charges

The driver of the vehicle, 39-year-old Dontavious Wright, was subsequently arrested. After a concerted investigation, detectives found sufficient evidence to warrant charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime being leveled against the suspect. Wright was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Fulton County Jail.

Call for Public Assistance

The local police department are urging anyone with relevant information pertaining to this case, to come forward. Those individuals wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers with any information that they may deem important.

A spokesperson shared the contact information: “To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.”

Continuing Investigation

Authorities have announced that their investigation is ongoing and they are working diligently to get to the bottom of this tragic incident. More updates will be shared as they become available. The local community is urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities or information that may aid the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the murder charge against Dontavious Wright continues to casts a somber shadow over this tragic event.