Father, Son Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: GA Authorities

CUMMING, GA — A father and son were shot to death in what Forsyth County authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide that crossed county lines.

The ex-wife of 46-year-old Anthony Gennaro Persichetti found him dead around 10 a.m. Wednesday at his Jefferson Place home after he did not show up for work, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday.

Authorities said the ex-wife told them Anthony Gennaro Persichetti lived with his son, 24-year-old Anthony David Persichetti, and "she was afraid he was involved."

During a search for the younger Persichetti, authorities said the DeKalb Medical Examiner's Office via dispatch asked deputies to make a death notification.

Authorities said Anthony David Persichetti suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and had been found dead along a wooden area of North Druid Hills Road.

They accused him of shooting his father multiple times and killing him after a dispute between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities said Anthony David Persichetti then left the home and died by suicide in DeKalb County.

If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, there are resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 988. The Crisis Text Line can provide support through text messages by texting "HOME" to 741741.