Man Killed Woman, Himself At Riverside EpiCenter: Cobb Police

COBB COUNTY, GA — Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide that took place Monday morning at Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Officers were called to investigate a report of shots fired at the convention center around 11 a.m. Monday, and found 27-year-old Leilani Billingsley, of Austell, dead in the back of the parking lot. Police also found a deceased Paul Sullivan III, 38, of Douglasville, near the victim, Cobb police spokesperson Sgt. Wayne Delk said.

Based on eyewitnesses and video information obtained by detectives, police said Sullivan physically assaulted Billingsley before shooting her. He then shot himself. Delk said this appears to be a domestic-related incident.

Billingsley was an employee of Riverside EpiCenter, according to a news release from the center.

"At this time, not much is known about what happened. Our hearts go out to the family of our beloved team member, especially the young child. Many of our staff are grieving and our attention now turns to loving and caring for those who remain," Riverside General Manager Christopher Boyd said in the release. "We pray for all families who deal with domestic issues and hope that they seek help before it is too late."

Cobb police are still investigating the murder-suicide and anyone with information is asked to contact CCPD's Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945.

If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or use its live chat feature on the website here.

If you live in Cobb County, LiveSAFE Resources can help victims break free from domestic violence. Their 24-hour crisis line can be reached at 770-427-3390.