A man was arrested after a woman was shot and killed Friday evening at a weapons store in downtown Newnan, officials said.
Newnan police were called to Oz Tactical, which claims to be “veteran owned and operated,” on East Court Square around 9:15 p.m. regarding the shooting. The woman was located inside suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene and identified by the GBI as Olivia Faith Robinson, 28.
The investigation led officials to determine that William Brannon Owens, 38, shot and killed Robinson, the GBI said. A motive was not provided.
Owens was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated assault and murder. He remains at the Coweta County Jail without bond.
The weapons store is across the street from the Coweta probate court, walking distance from city hall and less than a mile from Newnan police headquarters.
In April 2022, three family members working at a Coweta gun range and shop were fatally shot by a customer, the GBI said. Jacob Christian Muse was indicted on several charges including murder in the deaths of Tommy Richard Hawk Sr., the 75-year-old owner of Lock Stock and Barrel, his wife Evelyn Hawk, also 75, and their 18-year-old grandson Alexander “Luke” Hawk, a senior at East Coweta High School.
City officials are asking anyone who has information on Friday’s shooting to contact GBI detective Steve McCook at 770-254-2355 ext. 136 or Lt. Chris Robinson 770-254-2355 ext. 155.
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