Crime & Safety

Homicide in Austell Wednesday Night

Both suspects were wearing beanie hats.

Cobb County Police are investigating a homicide in Austell that happened Wednesday evening.

According to investigators, the Cobb County Emergency Communications Center dispatched officers from Zone 2 to a shooting which occurred inside a residence in the 1500 block of Pine Circle.

When officers arrived, they discovered the body of a dead male with a gunshot wound. Detectives have identified the victim as 23-year-old Justin Mitchell of Austell.

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One suspect is a black male between 5'6 and 5'9 and between the ages of 20 and 23. He had a thin build and was last seen wearing a grey sweater, dark pants and a black beanie hat. He was last seen armed with a handgun.

The other suspect is a black male between 5'6 and 5'9 and between the ages of 20 and 23. He was described as being “medium skinned” and was last seen wearing a multi-colored beanie hat and a navy blue bandanna which covered his face.

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Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call (770) 499-3945.


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