Georgia mom shot and killed by roommate who mistook her for intruder

A mother of three whose husband was battling cancer was shot and killed by her roommate, who police mistakenly thought was an intruder.

A spokesperson for the Columbus, Georgia Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that 31-year-old Erica Anderson was shot and killed by her roommate, who mistook her for an intruder, as she returned to a rented room after visiting family in Indiana on October 13.

The shooting remains under investigation and police will not be releasing any further details at this time, the spokesman said.

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Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said: WTVM Anderson returned to his rented room in Columbus, Georgia, at midnight. Bryan said Anderson received threats of violence from his roommate’s son, including threats of bodily harm and threats to burn down the house.

When his roommate heard a sound while he was sleeping, he grabbed his gun and went out into the corridor. “He fired one shot, then he fired another shot and shot his roommate,” he said.

Bryan told local media the shooting was ruled an accidental death. It was stated that Anderson’s body will be sent to the state crime laboratory for autopsy. Fox News Digital has contacted the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office for additional details.

“You have to think about the roommate who shot him. I’m sure he’s as distraught as anyone under the circumstances,” he said.

Erica Anderson is an instructor at Columbus State University, the school said. (Columbus State University)

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Anderson had recently moved to the college town and was a first-year professor and lecturer in the Department of Theater and Dance at Columbus State University’s College of the Arts.

Prior to his tenure at Columbus State University, Anderson taught at Southern Utah University and the University of Florida.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends, as well as the students he impacted,” CSU President Stuart Rayfield said in a statement.

Erica and Andy Anderson had three children. According to a GoFundMe set up for the family, Andy was being treated for cancer. (GoFundMe)

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A GoFundMe page supporting his family noted that Anderson was “passionate about his job and his students.”

She is survived by her husband and three children, who live in Indianapolis, according to the GoFundMe page, which states that her husband “is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, making this loss even more devastating for their family.”