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.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).