A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his Indian-origin wife, a senior Google engineering executive, and injuring their son during a domestic dispute in Georgia, police said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night at the family's home in Cobb County, according to Fox News. Responding officers found the couple's son, Jason Wrzesien, outside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital, though officials have not released details about his current condition.
Inside the house, police discovered 57-year-old Sheetal Wrzesien with multiple gunshot wounds. She was declared dead at the scene. Authorities secured the area for several hours while investigators examined the crime scene.
Police arrested Sheetal's husband, Kirk Wrzesien, at the residence.
Domestic Dispute Led to the Shooting
Kirk Wrzesien has been charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime. He is currently being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
According to investigators, the shooting followed a domestic dispute. However, the exact motive behind the incident remains under investigation.
The tragedy has stunned residents of the otherwise peaceful neighbourhood.
Neighbour Peter Lee described Kirk as a friendly and sociable person, saying, "I've seen him doing yard work. Really nice guy. Very social neighbour." He added, "It's a terrible tragedy."
Who Was Sheetal Wrzesien?
Sheetal Wrzesien was an engineering leader at Google with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry.
Before joining Google, she headed mobile and digital transformation projects for Home Depot's e-commerce division, playing a significant role in expanding the retailer's home décor and furnishings business.
Having spent her early years in England, India, and Ghana, Sheetal later moved to the United States, where she earned a degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994, according to her professional profile.
She was also widely recognised as a dedicated mentor who actively encouraged and supported women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
