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.
Crowley, La. — A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Crowley, according to local authorities.
Officers with the Crowley Police Department responded on February 21 to reports of gunshots at the Canan Village Apartments.
Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the left side of his head.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and later identified as Cam’ron Scott.
Investigators reported that witnesses at the scene identified Javon Davis as the individual responsible for the shooting.
During the course of the investigation, officers recovered a used handgun believed to be connected to the incident.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Davis on a charge of second-degree murder.
Authorities are actively searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Crowley Police Department at 337-783-1234.
The investigation remains ongoing.