In the summer of 2024, a quiet suburban street in Snellville, Georgia, became the scene of a heart-wrenching tragedy that cut short the life of 61-year-old Johnita Weaver. A Black/African American female, Weaver was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kind and straightforward nature. Her life, however, came to a violent end on July 11, in what authorities have described as a domestic-related homicide.
Concern grew among Weaver's friends when she uncharacteristically failed to respond to their calls and messages. This concern prompted a friend to contact another individual who had a key to Weaver's home on Glen Summit Lane. Upon entering the residence on the evening of July 11, a grim discovery was made. Weaver was found deceased inside her home. When Gwinnett County police officers arrived at the scene around 9:40 p.m., they confirmed the tragic finding.
Alongside Weaver's body, officers found 52-year-old Allen Dumas, who was alive but suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators believe that Dumas, who resided with Weaver, was responsible for her death in what they are treating as an attempted murder-suicide. Dumas was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
In the days that followed, the Gwinnett County Police Department officially identified Johnita Weaver as the victim and Allen Dumas as the suspect. Dumas was subsequently charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The investigation has not indicated the involvement of any other suspects. The community was left to mourn the loss of a woman remembered for her warm spirit and unwavering honesty, a life taken too soon in an act of domestic violence.
