Paulding Man Fatally Shoots Estranged Wife, Charged With Murder

DALLAS, GA — A 37-year-old Cobb County schoolteacher was shot and killed by her husband during a weekend domestic-related incident at a Topaz Drive home, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Authorities said Jasmyn Victoria Lambert was the estranged wife of Tyron Lambert, 42, of Hiram, who was accused of fatally shooting her Saturday in the 160 block of Topaz.

Officers initially responded to the home after a visitor reported a domestic dispute/home invasion. Authorities said Tyron Lambert had forced his way into the home through a backdoor and pointed a gun at multiple people while threatening them.

Tyron Lambert was then accused of fleeing the scene after learning authorities had been notified. Authorities placed the home on "zone patrol" and a be-on-the-lookout alert was issued for Tyron Lambert and his vehicle.

Authorities were called to the home a second time around 7:15 a.m. after being told Tyron Lambert had returned and forced himself into the home again. When deputies arrived, they heard a gunshot and immediately went into the home as Tyron Lambert was attempting to flee the scene, authorities said.

Tyron Lambert was taken into police custody after a brief struggle, authorities said.

"Sadly, Tyron Lambert was able to shoot his estranged wife, fatally wounding her," authorities said in a news release.

Jasmyn Lambert was taken to Wellstar Paulding Hospital, where she later died.

Cobb County Schools confirmed in a statement that Jasmyn Lambert was a Cobb teacher.

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of one of our third-grade teachers," the school system said in the statement. "Jasmyn Lambert’s big smile was welcoming to all, her classroom couldn’t wait to see her every day. Our hearts go out to her family, friends and the entire Still (Elementary School) community who already miss her. Grief counselors are at school this week to support students and staff, and we do ask you to give our school family privacy during this time of grief.”

Tyron Lambert was charged on suspicion of murder-family violence, malice murder, home invasion-burglary, first-degree criminal damage to property-family violence, two counts of first-degree cruelty to children, criminal trespass, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, two counts of aggravated assault and obstruction, authorities said.

He was taken to the Paulding County Jail without bond, authorities said.

"It must be noted that as this investigation progresses, there will likely be more charges filed against the suspect," authorities said in the release.