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Man shot while trying to drive away after domestic dispute in Byron

Honey JoAnne Cole was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault.
Credit: Houston County Sheriff's Office

BYRON, Ga. — A man was shot and injured in a domestic dispute in Byron late Monday night, according to a release from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. in the 200 block of White Road. Allen Nichols and Honey JoAnne Cole got into a fight, Cole fired multiple shots at Nichols as he was attempting to leave in his vehicle. 

Nichols drove to Sudan Drive where he called for help. Peach County deputies found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he is in stable condition and being treated for his injuries. 

Cole was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation is still active and additional charges are pending. 

Anyone with information on the shooting can contact Corporal Christopher Ross with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at (478)-541-2085.

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