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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at McDonough apartments

Gregory Patel
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Gregory Patel
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Gregory is a political science graduate from the University of Alabama who transitioned from working at local radio stations to print journalism. With over 6 years of experience covering local government and community affairs, he gives a voice to underrepresented issues in local policy.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM · 1 min read
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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at McDonough apartments — East Cobb Health news

A man is dead, and a suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in McDonough, according to police.City of McDonough police officers responded at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday to The Crest at South Point apartments.When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest outside an apartment, according to police. Paramedics took the victim to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries, authorities said. Investigators determined that an argument between two people turned physical. During the fight, the suspect pulled out a gun, shot the victim, and ran away. Officers established a perimeter around the complex and took the suspect into custody around 5 p.m. in a nearby wooded area.Police stated there is no active threat to the surrounding community.Police have not publicly released the names of the victim or the suspect in custody.Authorities have not announced the specific charges the suspect will fa

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