Woman killed following domestic dispute with 21-year-old, Rome police say

ROME, Ga. — Rome police are investigating a shooting that left one woman dead Saturday night.

Authorities said at 10:52 p.m. Saturday, officers received reports of a woman who was shot outside a house located on Shadow Brook Drive in Rome.

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According to the investigation, a domestic altercation between 21-year-old Ellis Geoffery Marrs and a 51-year-old woman resulted in the woman getting shot in the chest.

Officers added that the situation included other household members but did not specify who.

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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released.

The relationship between Marrs and the victim is unknown.

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Marrs was arrested and charged with murder. Police said additional charges are possible.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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