Cobb County police have identified two women who were shot and killed Thursday in what was deemed a murder-suicide at an apartment complex.

Officers responded to reports of the shooting at SYNC at Vinings in the 2100 block of Cumberland Parkway near I-285. Roommates Davina Wright, 27, and Briannah Watts, 25, were found dead in their apartment in the afternoon, according to a news release. Watts is believed to have been the shooter, police confirmed.

Cobb County police are investigating after two women were found shot to death Thursday at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Cumberland Parkway.

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Officials originally said the incident appeared to be a “domestic-related shooting.” SWAT teams responded to the scene, and Cobb police were seen heading in and out of a ground-floor apartment, photos showed.

Police said it appears to be an isolated event, and the investigation is active.

SWAT teams originally responded to the scene at an apartment complex on Cumberland Parkway.

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