“70-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder After Wife Found Shot Dead in Georgia Home”

A 70-year-old man has been charged with murder after his wife was found shot dead inside their home in Cherokee County, Georgia, according to deputies. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24. When authorities responded to reports of a shooting, they were confronted by the man, identified as Charles “Terry” Collins, who was armed with a gun. Despite deputies’ demands to put down the weapon, Collins ignored them and attempted to flee through a back door. He was subsequently arrested and now faces multiple charges, including felony murder, malice murder, and aggravated assault.

Deputies discovered Collins’ wife, 63-year-old Deborah Collins, on the floor with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed, but authorities have stated that an investigation is underway.

Charles Collins is currently being held without bond at the Cherokee County Detention Center. Cherokee County is located approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta.

The tragic incident has left the community shocked and saddened. The couple’s neighbors and friends are grappling with the loss of Deborah Collins and are awaiting further details about the events leading up to the shooting. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing and preventing such incidents.

Tanasia Kenney, a national Real-Time reporter based in Atlanta, covers news across Georgia, Mississippi, and the Southeast. She specializes in retail and consumer news and is an alumna of Kennesaw State University. Kenney joined McClatchy in 2020 and provides valuable insights into various news stories, including this unfortunate incident in Cherokee County..