ETOWAH COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing capital murder charges after a Roswell couple was shot and killed in Alabama on Tuesday evening.
Deputies in Etowah County, Alabama were called to a shooting where they found a man and a woman who had been shot. They were identified as Darla McKenzie, 68, and Michael McKenzie, 72.
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Darla McKenzie was airlifted to a Birmingham hospital where she was pronounced dead. Michael McKenzie was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators say they identified Christopher Scott Johnson as the suspect and found him shortly after.
Johnson is currently being held in the Etowah County Jail.
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“This is an incredibly difficult time for the McKenzie family, and our hearts go out to them. The loss of loved ones in such a tragic manner is devastating, and we extend our deepest sympathy to their family and friends. To the Etowah County community, I want to assure you that we are committed to ensuring justice is served, and there is no threat to your safety,” said Sheriff Jonathon Horton.
Detectives have not commented on whether Johnson knew the couple or what led to the shooting.
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