Crime
Alabama Man Surrenders to Police After Deadly Shooting in Cobb County
Cobb County police have confirmed that a 53-year-old Alabama man voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Wednesday afternoon in connection with a fatal shooting.
According to law enforcement officials, officers responded to reports of gunfire at a shopping center located at the intersection of Windy Hill Road and Cobb Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as Jabril Blount, 21, of Roswell, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Shortly after the incident, the suspect, identified as Eric Townsend, turned himself in at the Smyrna Police Department.
He was subsequently transferred into the custody of Cobb County authorities and formally charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.
At this time, investigators have not disclosed any details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Additionally, it remains unclear whether Townsend and Blount were known to each other prior to the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.