PTC Web Desk:  An Indian-origin technology executive working at Google was allegedly shot dead at her home in the US state of Georgia, while her son was injured in the same incident. The police have arrested her husband in connection with the case.

The shooting took place on Tuesday night at the family's residence in Cobb County. According to investigators, officers responding to the emergency found the couple's son, Jason Wrzesien, outside the house with gunshot injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released any update on his condition.

When officers entered the home, they discovered Sheetal Wrzesien, 57, with multiple gunshot wounds. She was declared dead at the scene.

Police arrested Kirk Wrzesien, 56, at the residence. He has been charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts related to possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He is currently being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Investigators believe the shooting followed a domestic dispute, though they have not disclosed what led to the confrontation. The investigation remains ongoing.

Who was Sheetal Wrzesien?

Sheetal Wrzesien was a senior engineering leader at Google with more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Over the course of her career, she worked on large-scale digital and mobile technology projects and held leadership roles focused on product and engineering innovation.

Before joining Google, she played a key role in digital transformation initiatives at Home Depot, contributing to the company's e-commerce and mobile technology operations.

Raised in England, India and Ghana, Sheetal later moved to the United States, where she earned a degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She was also widely recognised as a mentor who actively encouraged and supported women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).