Georgia Husband Guns Down Wife the Night Before Her Birthday as She Prepared to Open New Barbershop
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Police say a Georgia man shot and killed his wife outside their Douglasville home just hours before she was set to open her newly renovated barbershop and celebrate her birthday.
The Fatal Shooting
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the couple — 51-year-old Volanta Lejuan Walker and 56-year-old Sabrina Walker — began arguing at their home on Littlebrook Way around 9:30 p.m.
As the argument escalated, Sabrina reportedly ran outside to escape, but Volanta chased her down and shot her.
Responding officers from the Douglasville Police Department arrived to find Sabrina Walker lying on the ground, already unresponsive. Police said Volanta remained armed and refused to drop his weapon when ordered.
When he allegedly pointed the gun toward officers, one officer fired, striking him. Paramedics rushed Volanta to a local hospital for treatment, while Sabrina was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation and Charges
The GBI is investigating both the homicide and the officer-involved shooting. Once completed, the agency will forward its findings to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for review.
As of this week, Volanta Walker has not yet been formally charged with murder due to his ongoing medical treatment, officials confirmed.
Remembering Sabrina Walker
Sabrina Walker was scheduled to celebrate her 57th birthday on Sunday and officially reopen her barbershop, Groomsmen Atlanta, which she had owned since 2009.
She recently completed a full remodel and expansion — a milestone she’d been working toward for months. Despite her tragic death, her family decided to hold the grand opening in her honor, saying it was what she would have wanted.
Her daughters spoke to Fox 5 Atlanta, describing Sabrina as energetic and deeply loved by the community.
“It feels like somebody is missing,” said Anesha Nixon. “Her presence needs to be here — her bubbly, her running around talking to people. It doesn’t feel right.”
Another daughter, Michaella Barnswell, shared a moving tribute:
“My mama put her blood, sweat, and tears into this business, and we’re going to outlive her legacy.”
The Bigger Picture
Sabrina’s killing has reignited conversations about domestic violence awareness in Georgia, where intimate partner homicides remain among the highest in the Southeast.
For her family, the only solace is ensuring that her barbershop continues to thrive — a living memorial to the woman whose determination and spirit defined her life.
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