Deputies fatally shoot woman who pointed gun at them

<p>Columbia County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a woman after a two-hour standoff that ended when she emerged from her apartment and pointed a gun at an officer.</p><p>Authorities received a call shortly after 5 p.m. Monday from 44-year-old Kimberly Weathers, who was "threatening suicide," said Capt. Steve Morris.</p><p>When deputies arrived at the New Petersburg Apartments in Martinez, Weathers was holed up alone in her apartment and then started firing shots at them through a window, Morris said.</p><p>"Officers attempted to negotiate with her as they surrounded and contained the scene," he said.</p><p>Two hours later, Weathers came out of her apartment holding a handgun. Morris said she first pointed it at herself, then turned and pointed the gun at a nearby officer, prompting deputies to fire.</p><p>Morris said "several officers" fired and that they have been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the investigation _ a standard policy.</p><p>Deputy Coroner Vernon Collins said Weathers died of injuries caused by two gunshots to the chest.</p><p>___</p><p>HASH(0x2866534)</p>