Sumner charged with murder after shooting off-duty Gwinnett County Georgia deputy Tamara and her son
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2025 1:50 pm
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FORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA — An off-duty Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot and killed over the weekend has been identified by officials.
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office announced Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett was killed and her teenage son is recovering after a shooting that stemmed from a domestic argument on Saturday.
Authorities say Tuitt-Bartlett was found dead in an upstairs bedroom at the Villages of Shakerag subdivision.
Her teenage son managed to escape the home and seek help from a neighbor, telling them his mother and her boyfriend were arguing when the man pulled out a gun. The teen was rushed to a local hospital.
The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Eric Sumner of Suwanee, fled the scene. A brief chase along I-75 in Monroe County ended with his arrest. He has since been taken into custody and will be transported back to Forsyth County to face charges.
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