Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators determined that a Wednesday afternoon shooting in east Hall County was a case of double murder and attempted suicide, the preliminary investigation shows.
Two women were killed in the February 24 shooting on Broome Road. They’ve been identified as Anne Marie Wilson, 50, and Lauren Wilson, 20, both of Gainesville. The mother and daughter lived in the residence where the shooting occurred. Detectives have notified their family.
A family member checking on the victims discovered the crime scene and called 911. Deputies responded at approximately 3:20 p.m.
According to initial details, the gunman, Shamiek Johnson, 26, of Buford, fatally shot both women with a handgun and then shot himself. Hall County Fire Services transported Johnson for treatment of serious injuries. He remained in critical condition Thursday morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, investigators believe the incident was domestic-related. Johnson and Lauren Wilson had a child together.
The case remains under investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
