Holly MatkinHoschton, GA – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Deputy Lena Marshall died in the line of duty Monday evening, three days after she was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance.
The attack occurred in the 6400-block of Georgia 124 at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Nov. 5, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said in a press release.
Jackson County deputies responded to the residence after receiving a 911 call about a homeowner who wanted someone who didn’t live there to be removed.
When the two deputies arrived, they were met at the front door by a woman, according to investigators.
The woman then allegedly pulled a gun and pointed it at them, the GBI said.
The deputies ordered her to drop her weapon, but the suspect opened fire on them, according to the GBI.
One of the deputies, later identified as 49-year-old Deputy Marshall, was shot multiple times in the attack, WXIA reported.
The second deputy returned fire, killing the armed suspect.
The GBI later identified the suspect as 43-year-old Jessica Worsham.
Additional details regarding the shooting have not been released.
Deputy Marshall was rushed to a trauma center, where she remained in critical condition for the next several days.
She succumbed to her wounds shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum said in a Facebook post a short while later.
Deputy Marshall’s law enforcement career began in 2009, when she joined the Winder Police Department, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
She later served with the Helen Police Department, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, and the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office prior to hiring on at the JCSO in the summer of 2020.
Deputy Marshal is also a mother, Sheriff Mangum said in a Facebook post on Sunday.
A fundraising page established to help her family in the wake of their loss has raised over $43,000 so far.
Our hearts are breaking for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office & the family of Deputy Lena Marshall. Marshall was shot responding to a domestic violence call on Friday, & succumbed to her injuries today. We pray for peace during this time of grief. #RestInHonor pic.twitter.com/2bgcpHKJRR
— Fulton County Sheriff's Office (@FultonSheriff) November 9, 2021
Jackson County (Georgia) Deputy Sheriff Lena Marshall died on Nov. 8th, 3 days after a domestic call in Jackson County turned into a violent shootout.
The shooter was identified as 43-year-old Jessica Worsham of Hoschton.
Please RETWEET to honor this fallen hero. pic.twitter.com/527ArANTEV
— Sgt. Rock 🇺🇸 (@SgtRockUSofA) November 9, 2021
Our hearts are heavy tonight with the passing of #JacksonCountyGA Sheriff's Deputy Lena Marshall after being wounded by gunfire handling a call late last Friday night. May God bring peace and comfort to all those affected by this senseless tragedy in our community. #EOW pic.twitter.com/sv6GiQy63b
— Chris Collick (@ccollick) November 9, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the family & co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Lena Marshall, from the
Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, who succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to a domestic violence call. #FidelisAdMortem pic.twitter.com/zFoTwXbeTX— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 9, 2021
Another hero lost.
The entire NYPD stands with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as it mourns the loss of Deputy Lena Marshall. Shot during a domestic violence call, she later succumbed to her injuries.
As important as how she died, is how she lived — protecting strangers. pic.twitter.com/tKyubLK1tr
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) November 9, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lena Marshall, both blood and blue. Thank you for your service.
Deputy Lena Marshall, your life mattered.
Sandy Malone
