Latisha Andrews, Athens, Obituary, Death: Mother’s Day shooting at Chateau Terrace Apartments leaves a local family shattered.
Athens lost a bright soul this past Sunday right in the middle of Mother’s Day. What should have been a quiet afternoon of celebration turned into a nightmare at the Chateau Terrace Apartments. Latisha Andrews, a 34-year-old who called Athens home, was found by officers after reports of gunfire rang out around 1:20 p.m. It is the kind of news that hits a community hard, especially on a day meant for honoring the women we love. When the police got to the scene, they found Latisha suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the quick arrival of emergency responders, there was nothing they could do to save her. She passed away right there at the apartment complex. It is a heavy reality for her friends and family to wake up to. They are now left remembering a woman whose life was cut short far too early by a sudden burst of violence. The investigation moved fast as local detectives started piecing together what happened. Not long after the shooting, authorities caught up with 52-year-old S...