Newnan woman fatally shot during roommate's suicide attempt

A 31-year-old woman was fatally shot during a struggle to disarm her roommate at the Creekside at White Oak Apartments in Newnan, Georgia. According to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on October 15 following a dispute between the two residents.

Investigators report that Briana Nicole Roberts, 27, retrieved a handgun during the argument and threatened to harm herself. When the victim attempted to take the firearm away from Roberts, the gun discharged, striking the victim in the head. Despite lifesaving efforts by deputies and emergency medical personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Roberts has been arrested and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. She is currently being held in the Coweta County Jail. The investigation remains active as detectives analyze physical evidence to determine if further charges are warranted. The identity of the victim has not yet been released by authorities.