Officer-Involved Shooting Reported Near Kennesaw’s Town Center Mall

Overview

• Law enforcement responded to a shooting near Town Center Mall in Kennesaw on Ernest W. Barrett Parkway and established an active scene.
• Cobb County police posted a public advisory urging drivers and residents to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to manage the scene.
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to lead the probe, which is standard for officer-involved shootings in Georgia.
• Officials have not confirmed key details such as the condition of any officer or suspect, the number of people hurt, or what led to the shooting.
• Expect heavy traffic and visible police activity around the mall until the GBI completes its initial work, and watch for official updates as the investigation progresses.