A woman was killed and a man was injured after an early morning shooting in northwest Georgia, according to police. Now, investigators are looking for the person who shot them.

The shooting happened Tuesday on Jule Peek Avenue, according to Cedartown police spokeswoman Aimee Madden.

The woman was found dead of a single gunshot wound, police Chief Jamie Newsome said. The man was taken to a hospital. His condition was not known.

Police have not released a description of the suspect.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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