Suspect arrested after woman shot to death in Cleveland this morning

Suspect Donald Lee Abbott, born 08/13/68
Suspect Donald Lee Abbott, born 08/13/68

photo Suspect Donald Lee Abbott, born 08/13/68

Police in Cleveland, Tenn., report that Donald Lee Abbott has been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder in a local woman's death.

Police were hunting for Abbott after the woman's body was found in their home off Blythe Ferry Road.

Officers responded to 3830 Westview Drive around 2:30 a.m., where they found 44-year-old Marla Sharp shot in the upper torso.

Officer Evie West, police spokeswoman, did not immediately provide any information about the circumstances of Abbott's arrest.

This is a developing story. Stay with the Times Free Press for more details.

photo Cleveland Police Department photo.

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