officer-involved shooting

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Crime & Public Safety May 4, 2026

Cobb County police investigate deadly East Cobb standoff

By Mark Woolsey Two people are dead in a Cobb County SWAT standoff which developed after officers stopped by an East Cobb home on a welfare check call. The officers…

Crime & Public Safety April 23, 2026

GBI investigating the fatal shooting of suspect in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cobb County in which the suspect was ultimately killed (follow this link to read the GBI…

Crime & Public Safety April 22, 2026

Cobb manhunt ended after suspect located, but status of suspect not yet announced by police

By Mark Woolsey A lengthy police manhunt during which shots were fired at a busy Cobb County intersection ended last night, according to police, although information has not been made…

Powder Springs police SUV in front of brick clothing store

Crime & Public Safety March 4, 2026

Man dies after fatal gunshot from Powder Springs Police during mental health crisis call

According to details in public information releases from the Powder Springs Police Department and the GBI, a 34-year-old Acworth man was fatally shot by Powder Springs police who were responding…

Cobb County Police Department sign in front of headquarters

Crime & Public Safety February 18, 2026

Suspect Dead After Cobb Police Shooting on Bradley Avenue

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police are dealing with the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. A department spokesman says officers were canvassing the area of Bradley Avenue Monday night after hearing…

Cobb County September 30, 2024

GBI statement on shooting in Cobb that left suspect dead, two officers injured

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following news release about the shooting in Cobb County that left the suspect dead and two police officers injured: At the request of…

A GBI crime scene investigation truck behind yellow tape in the driveway of a small house

Cobb County June 11, 2023

GBI investigates fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police on a domestic dispute call

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a statement on its investigation of the fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police officers when they were called for a…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta Police Department October 9, 2022

Marietta police non-fatally shoot man during crisis call; investigation turned over to GBI

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, officers non-fatally wounded a man when he allegedly pointed a gun at them during a…

Austell July 15, 2020

Teen shot by Cobb County police officer dies

A teen shot by a Cobb County police officer in unincorporated Cobb County near Austell died yesterday. [The original headline and first line said “Man” rather than “teen.” A reader…

Cobb County February 13, 2020

GBI to investigate officer-involved shooting in South Cobb

According to a public information release from Nelly Miles, the GBI spokesperson, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving officers of the Cobb…

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Marietta May 10, 2026