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Shooting leads officers to find drugs, cash at Austell home, police say

Rebecca Nash
Rebecca Nash
Rebecca Nash
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA

Rebecca has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas and over 5 years of experience covering community news. She previously worked for the North Fulton Neighbor, focusing on local events and community organizations.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM · 1 min read
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Shooting leads officers to find drugs, cash at Austell home, police say — Statesboro Community news

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting investigation led Austell police officers to find suspected drugs and tens of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the department. Police were called to a residence at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. His wife was taken into custody as the suspect. During a search of the home, officers said they found more than 300 grams of suspected cocaine, suspected marijuana and more than $34,000 in cash. The woman arrested has not been identified, and her charges are unknown. Police also did not say where the shooting took place. Atlanta News First has reached out for more details. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.

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