Crime & Safety

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Investigating Homicide

The Forsyth County Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday night between a father and son.

CUMMING, GA — Members of the Forsyth County Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide that happened between a father and son.

At 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to 3905 Homestead Ridge Drive regarding a shooting. Deputies learned that Rajeev Kumaraswamy, 25, got into an argument with his father, Sadashivia Kumaraswamy. Rajeev got a gun from his room and shot his father several times. Sadashivia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Rajeev was taken into custody without incident and has been charged with one count of felony murder.

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He was transported to the Forsyth County Jail and is being held on no bond.

The Sheriff’s Office had no prior contact or calls for service from the home before last night’s incident.

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