The quiet of a Marietta night was shattered when gunfire rang out near a local seafood restaurant, leading to a fatal outcome. Cobb County police have begun an inquiry after a man was found shot to death in the early hours of the morning, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Authorities responded to the sound of a gunshot around 12:20 a.m. and discovered the victim on the road at the intersection of Franklin Gateway and Twin Brooks Drive. Despite immediate efforts to save him, the man's life slipped away on that same pavement.
According to the Marietta Police Department, the deadly sequence of events appeared to have begun at Costa Mar Seafood & Grill before spilling into its parking lot and the surrounding roadway. The identity of the man, who was shot once, has not been released as the investigation unfolds. Residents and passersby in the area remain on edge following the incident, with a gas station attendant expressing that he and his customers were "startled by gunshots," as noted by Atlanta News First. The pop and flash of gunfire, so sharply contrasting the night's stillness, prompted a swift response from the police.
Law enforcement's presence at the scene has been consistent since the incident, with vehicles stationed outside the seafood restaurant into the morning hours. While the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain shrouded in uncertainty, officials urge anyone with potential insight to come forward. The Marietta Police Department, actively piecing together the narrative of what transpired, is calling for any witnesses or individuals with information to further their ongoing investigation.
