DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) – A Paulding County Sheriff’s Office corporal was killed in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide committed by his stepson, authorities said Tuesday.
Cpl. Sam Driskell, 52, was found fatally shot along with his wife, daughter and stepson, sheriff’s spokesman Ashley Henson said. Driskell worked with the department for roughly 10 years and was part of the crimes against children unit, Henson said.
Driskell’s stepson, Felix Almonte, 21, likely shot Driskell, his mother Muachin Driskell, 36, and his stepsister Carolyn Driskell, 12, Sheriff Gary Gulledge said during a press conference. Driskell was asleep when he was shot in his head and there was no evidence of a struggle before the shooting, Gulledge said.
Authorities said they were aware some problems Driskell had with Almonte, but did not know of any other domestic issues troubling the family, Gulledge said. Investigators didn’t disclose details Tuesday.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to probe the shooting since it involved one of the department’s employees. GBI Special Agent Greg Ramey said the family’s bodies will be taken to Atlanta for autopsies. Authorities have said each victim was shot once.