Man killed by woman in what police believe was self-defense

LITHONIA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – One person was fatally shot in a DeKalb County neighborhood in what police believe was an act of self-defense.

The investigation centered on a home on Hallwood Court in Lithonia. Crime scene tape blocked the road for several hours.

DeKalb police say the victim is a man in his 30s and the deadly shooting is the result of a dispute.

“After further investigation, it was determined that the suspect came to the location and threatened the victim with a weapon,” police said in a statement. “The victim then shot the suspect in self-defense.”

Many neighbors watched as police recovered evidence from the home.

“What’s going on? What’s happening in my community? Usually, it’s quiet. Not a lot of people moving around,” said Holly Davis, who lives down the street.

The woman was initially seen being taken away in handcuffs.

Davis said police were called to the same home in the past.

“I seen them things going on around this house before, last year, but nothing here lately,” said Davis.

The name of the victim has not been released. DeKalb police say they will release more information as they continue their investigation.