Man kills mother, stepfather at Powder Springs home, police say
A man has been arrested after his mother and stepfather were killed in a shooting at a Powder Springs home over the weekend, authorities said.
Officers were called at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday to the 3200 block of Yoshino Terrace for a domestic incident and found the two victims, suffering from several gunshot wounds, police said in a statement.
They were taken to a hospital in critical condition but died later Saturday, police said. On Sunday, police identified them as Monica Brookins, 72, and John Wells, 73.
The suspect, Martin Duberry, 31, who lives at the home, remains in custody as detectives continue to investigate the “circumstances surrounding this tragic domestic incident,” police said.
According to investigators, Brookins was the suspect’s mother, and Wells was his stepfather. A motive is unclear, and no other details were released by police about what led to the gunfire.
Investigators were seen carrying evidence from the white two-story home, located near Elliot Road and C.H. James Parkway.
Duberry was booked into the Cobb County Jail on two counts of murder, eight counts of aggravated battery, and possession of firearm during commission of a crime, police said. He is being held without bond.
“At this time, there is still no threat to the community, and no additional suspects are being sought,” police said. “Further updates will be provided as the investigation allows.”
