The family of Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt Bartlett is mourning again after she was shot to death in her own home, four years after her older son was killed in a hit-and-run that remains unsolved.Police said her boyfriend, 43-year-old Eric Sumner, fatally shot her during an argument on September 27 and also wounded her teenage son, who survived. Sumner fled but was captured after a short chase. Bartlett, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, is remembered for her service and devotion. Heartfelt condolences go to her family

Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt Bartlett Fatally Shot in Domestic Incident, Family Faces Another Tragedy The Gwinnett County community is reeling after the devastating loss of **Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt Bartlett**, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, who was tragically shot and killed in her own home on **September 27.

Authorities report that Bartlett, 45, was fatally shot during a domestic argument with her boyfriend, **43-year-old Eric Sumner**. The confrontation escalated into violence, leaving Bartlett mortally wounded and her teenage son injured by gunfire. The teen was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive. 

Sumner fled the scene but was captured shortly after following a brief pursuit. He now faces multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault.For Bartlett’s family, this tragedy compounds a deep and lasting grief. Four years ago, her older son was killed in a **hit-and-run incident** that remains unsolved to this day. The family’s pain has now doubled as they mourn another irreplaceable loss.

Sheriff’s Office officials remembered Bartlett as a dedicated officer whose nearly two decades of service were marked by professionalism, compassion, and commitment to public safety. Colleagues described her as a role model who always went the extra mile for her community and a friend who never failed to lift others with her warmth and sense of duty.

Community members and law enforcement peers have begun rallying around Bartlett’s surviving children and family, offering prayers, support, and tributes. Vigils are being planned to honor her legacy of service and sacrifice.The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office released a statement expressing profound sorrow: 

Master Deputy Bartlett was more than a colleague—she was family. Her loss is immeasurable, and our thoughts are with her loved ones.Heartfelt condolences go out to **the family of Tamara Tuitt Bartlett** during this time of unimaginable sorrow.Would you like me to also create a **tribute obituary** that focuses more on her life, career, and legacy, rather than the tragic circumstances?