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Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in Woodstock

A person was shot and killed about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 92 in Woodstock. Police have the suspect in custody. ELLEN ELDRIDGE / ELLENELDRIDGE@AJC.COM
A person was shot and killed about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 92 in Woodstock. Police have the suspect in custody. ELLEN ELDRIDGE / ELLENELDRIDGE@AJC.COM
By Ellen Eldridge
Dec 28, 2016

Police have a suspect in custody after a fatal shooting happened inside a car on Highway 92 near Indian Drive in Woodstock.

The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m., Woodstock police spokeswoman Brittany Duncan said.

The highway was closed in both directions until about 11:30 p.m., when the eastbound side was opened.

The investigation wrapped up about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, and the westbound side of the highway was also opened.

The suspect was later identified as Darrell L. Eaker, 43, of Ball Ground. He is accused of killing his wife, 43-year-old Audra Eaker.

A person was shot and killed about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 92 in Woodstock. Police have the suspect in custody. ELLEN ELDRIDGE / ELLENELDRIDGE@AJC.COM
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