Crime
Suspected Burglar Killed in Shootout at Smyrna Gun Store
Two Smyrna police officers were injured during the shootout but are expected to survive.
A suspected burglar was fatally shot during a shootout with Smyrna and Cobb County police officers at Adventure Outdoors, a gun store on South Cobb Drive.
According to Smyrna Police Chief Keith Zgonc, multiple 911 calls were received around midnight reporting a burglary at the store and shots fired nearby. When officers arrived, they were met with gunfire from the suspect inside the store. An exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the suspect’s death.
Two Smyrna police officers were injured during the shootout but are expected to survive. A SWAT team was deployed to secure the store and ensure there were no other individuals inside.
The motive behind the burglary remains under investigation. The suspect’s identity has not been released, and his body will be sent to the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to review the use of force by the officers involved, which is standard procedure in such incidents.
Adventure Outdoors is known as the world’s largest gun store.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
CHICAGO, IL – A 25-year-old man was fatally shot following a heated argument in River North early Sunday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Authorities say the victim, identified as George Davenport, was involved in an altercation with another man around 3:15 a.m. on the sidewalk in the 600 block of North Franklin Street.
During the dispute, the suspect produced a firearm and opened fire, striking Davenport multiple times in the chest.
Emergency responders from the Chicago Fire Department arrived at the scene and provided initial medical treatment before transporting the victim to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene.
As of now, no arrests have been made.
The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with details about the incident can provide tips anonymously through CPD’s tip line or contact Area Three detectives.