From Tribune staff reports
ETOWAH COUNTY — An adult female and a male juvenile are dead after an apparent domestic related shooting, according to Sheriff Jonathon Horton.
Two individuals were taken into custody on scene and transported to the Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division for questioning. Jacksonville State Center for Applied Forensics Investigators responded and are assisting Sheriff’s Investigators, Horton said.
At this time the names of all involved are being withheld due to next of kin and age of one victim. More will be released when it becomes available.
“By all accounts this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community, and the investigation is still ongoing,” Horton said. “Any death is always difficult for everyone involved, but one involving a juvenile is especially hard on all emergency first responders. We are extremely saddened and send our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Horton thanked the Lookout Mountain and Highland Fire Departments, Advantage Ambulance Service, Jacksonville State Center for Applied Forensic and Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit for their assistance and response.