Authorities arrived at the subdivision of two-story homes west of Atlanta after receiving a police call around 3 pm (local time), Douglas County Sheriff's Lt Glenn Daniel said.
Daniel said a man came to a house and shot his ex-wife and several children. Police were still working yesterday to identify the victims and confirm their relationships, he said.
The shooter, whose name has not been released, is believed to have died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Daniel said. Daniel said he did not immediately know when the couple divorced or whether the family had prior contact with police.
Daniel said that neighbors apparently heard or saw the shooting and came outside to assist the victims until rescuers arrived. Some victims appeared to have been shot inside the residence while others were apparently shot outside.
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Investigators have not released the names of the suspect or the victims because their family members have not yet been notified. The motive of the shooting was not immediately clear.
Investigators obtained a warrant to enter the home, now surrounded by crime scene tape, yesterday so they could take and exam evidence from the crime scene.