CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – According to Sheriff Gary R. Sisk, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located at 1623 Mack Smith Road, Rossville, GA. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Mr. William Woodall, a 75-year-old male, who was located outside the residence.

Deputies then entered the home and located the victim, Carrie Ann Woodall, a 53-year-old female, inside, still alive but suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. A neighbor had arrived prior to deputies and was rendering aid to the victim at the time officers arrived.

During the initial investigation, Mr. Woodall admitted to deputies that he was responsible for the gunshot that struck the victim. The investigation also determined that Mr. Woodall and the victim are father and daughter.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Mr. Woodall was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for further questioning. Following the investigation, he was charged with Aggravated Assault (FVA) and Possession of a Firearm or Knife During the Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies.

The investigation remains ongoing. If the victim does not survive her injuries, additional charges will be sought against Mr. Woodall.

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