A 70-year-old Marietta man, Robert Baker, was arrested after the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. at a Cobb County car wash on December 30, 2024. Police found Richardson's body with multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
Investigators are working to understand the details of the shooting. Baker was arrested late Monday night and is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. While Baker and Richardson knew each other, the nature of their relationship is still unclear. Authorities are looking into the motive behind the shooting, according to WSB-TV.
Cobb County authorities are investigating the death of Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. The suspect, Baker, faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Police stated, "We can confirm the suspect and victim were acquaintances, but the extent of their relationship is still unknown." The investigation is ongoing, with detectives using witness statements and technology to gather information, as stated by WSB-TV.
