A Gainesville man is in the Hall County jail, charged in the murder of his mother: 33 year-old Marcus Flores is accused of stabbing and killing 63 year-old Angela Shields, who was killed in her home in Gainesville. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office and the GBI are investigating.
From WSB TV…
A Gainesville man has been charged with the murder of his own mother, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a call requesting a welfare check following around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 2100 block of Chicopee Street at South Hall County.
When deputies got to the scene, they found a female victim with numerous stab wounds. The victim has been identified as Angela Shields, 63, of Gainesville.
According to authorities, the suspect, Marcus Alfredo Flores, 33, was the victim’s son. Flores was taken into custody and charged with felony malice murder.
Police have not released Flores’ motive in the crime. It’s unclear if he was living with his mother at the time.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.