Categories: Featured Stories

Catoosa County Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured Following Backyard Party Altercation

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – A late-night altercation at a Catoosa County residence turned deadly on Saturday, September 27, leaving one woman dead and another recovering from gunshot injuries, authorities report.

Shortly before 11:00 PM, deputies from the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a noise complaint at 541 Indian Springs Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene involving more than ten individuals gathered in the yard.

According to preliminary reports, the situation escalated after an argument and physical altercation broke out among partygoers. As some suspects fled on foot, shots were fired. Deputies located two female victims who had been shot and immediately provided aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.

The victims were Identified as Daysha Lynch, 24 and Emma Lynch, 18.

Daysha succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.

while Emma remains in stable condition and is recovering.

Investigators say the suspects involved were known to individuals at the party. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has launched an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the sheriff’s office at (706) 935-2424.

Emma Dunn

Recent Posts

Catoosa County Community Raises More Than $15,000 for Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — A recent fundraiser in Catoosa County raised more than $15,000 to…

1 week ago

Georgia Fish Fry 2026

GEORGIA — Republican leaders and supporters from across Georgia are set to gather in Warner…

4 weeks ago

Georgia Governor’s Race Set for November After GOP Primary Upset

GEORGIA - Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting…

3 months ago

Catoosa County Man Receives Multiple Life Sentences For Molesting Two-Year-Old Child

PRESS RELEASE - On March 17th, a Catoosa County jury convicted Nathaniel Lee Green for…

6 months ago

LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY

GEORGIA - Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand,…

6 months ago

Man Charged with FVA After Shooting His Daughter in the Head

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. - According to Sheriff Gary R. Sisk, on Sunday, March 8, 2026,…

6 months ago