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Child's 911 Call Reveals Tragic Murder-Suicide
9 Jun
Summary
- A child's 911 call led police to a suspected murder-suicide.
- Richard and Martha Holladay were found fatally shot in their home.
- Three sons were inside the home during the fatal incident.
In Johns Creek, Georgia, police responded to a 911 call placed by a child reporting a domestic dispute that escalated tragically. Upon arrival at the residence on North Hillbrooke Trace, officers discovered two adults, identified as Richard and Martha Holladay, fatally wounded.
Preliminary findings suggest Richard Holladay, 52, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Martha Holladay, 43, was found to have sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives are operating under the belief that Richard shot Martha before ending his own life.
The couple's three sons, aged 17, 13, and 12, were present inside the home during the time of the shooting. They were found outside the residence when authorities arrived and are reportedly safe. Police confirmed next of kin have been notified.
Authorities stated that they had no prior calls to this residence. The investigation is in its early stages, but it is currently classified as an isolated domestic incident with no perceived threat to the public.
