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Manhunt Underway for Marietta Suspect Accused of Killing Stepfather

Warrants accuse him of murder, aggravated assault, third-degree cruelty to children.

Overview

  • Officers responding to a domestic dispute found 58-year-old Michael Jackson shot inside a Ridge Run apartment, and he later died at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
  • Investigators identified the victim’s 26-year-old stepson, Banks, as the suspect who left the scene before police arrived.
  • A black Nissan Rogue linked to the case was recovered in Atlanta with help from cameras and license-plate readers, but the suspect has not been found.
  • Police say Banks should be considered armed and dangerous and describe him as about 6 feet 5 inches tall and 160 pounds.
  • Authorities have not disclosed a motive or whether a weapon was recovered and ask anyone with information to contact Marietta police or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477.