Murder Suspect Shot After Returning To Scene of The Crime

Dustin Allen Phillips

A nearly 24-hour manhunt in Coweta County has come to an end after deputies say the suspect they were looking for returned to the scene of the original crime.

Deputies say Dustin Allen Phillips, who was wanted for killing a woman at 150 Halo Trace on Tuesday, came back to the house late Wednesday night.

Moments after deputies arrived, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office says Phillips shot at them. They returned fire.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured in the shooting.

Officials say Phillips had an active warrant out for his arrest for felony murder. 

Venessa Phillips

Family members have identified the murder victim as Venessa Phillips.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a full report on what happened would be released on Thursday.