Crime
Manhunt underway for armed murder suspect Damian Strozier near I-75 after shooting involving Cobb County officer
Authorities in Cobb County, Georgia, have launched an extensive manhunt for an armed suspect wanted in connection with a murder investigation after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon near Interstate 75.
According to the Cobb County Police Department, officers were actively searching for a suspect with an outstanding murder warrant in the area of Leland Drive and Windy Hill Road, just off I-75, at approximately 1:00 p.m.
During the operation, officers located the individual, later identified as 31-year-old Damian Strozier.
Police reported that during the encounter, Strozier allegedly pointed a handgun at one of the officers. In response, the officer discharged their weapon. The suspect was not apprehended at the scene and fled on foot. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
Strozier is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 135 pounds, with brown eyes. He is currently wanted by the Atlanta Police Department in connection with a murder case.
Following the incident, a significant law enforcement presence was established in the surrounding area as officers, including specialized units, began an intensive search operation. A SWAT team was deployed to the nearby Belmont Place apartment complex, where officers are conducting searches and securing the area. Authorities have also been stopping and inspecting vehicles leaving Leland Drive as part of the investigation.
Search efforts appear to be concentrated around the wooded areas near Rottenwood Creek, located behind the apartment complex, as officers continue to track the suspectโs possible movements.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is assisting local authorities in the ongoing search.
Officials are urging residents and motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the situation remains active.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. โ A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.