A horrifying domestic incident has left a Nigerian family shattered in the United States after a 34-year-old man, Udoamaka Nwamu, reportedly shot and killed his estranged wife and her mother before taking his own life. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The tragic event occurred in Douglasville, Georgia, and has been confirmed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

🔴 How It Happened

According to police reports, Nwamu — who had recently separated from his 24-year-old wife, Kaliyah Green-Nwamu — forcibly entered her family home on Long Lake Drive. Witnesses say he opened fire on both the front and rear of the residence with a handgun.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they were met with gunfire from inside the home,   prompting an immediate lockdown and tactical response.

“The Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T) and a trained hostage negotiator were deployed. Deputies took cover while negotiations began,” said Sheriff Tim Pounds in a statement on Thursday.

Unfortunately, negotiations took a tragic turn when a single gunshot rang out from inside the house. Upon breaching the residence, officers found Nwamu dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Also found deceased were Kaliyah Green, his estranged wife, and her 46-year-old mother, Nikita Green.

⚖️ Investigation Ongoing

The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, but authorities believe it may be linked to ongoing marital issues and the stress of separation. The case has sent shockwaves through both the Nigerian-American community and the wider Georgia public.

Local officials have described the incident as one of the most devastating domestic violence cases in recent years.

🚨 A Growing Concern

This tragedy adds to the growing conversation around domestic violence, mental health, and the dangers of unresolved family conflict. Community leaders are urging individuals facing similar situations to seek help and intervention before tensions escalate into irreversible loss.