Police ID 2 men shot to death in Smyrna; suspect still at large

Police are searching for a suspect who reportedly killed two people Thursday afternoon near a popular Cobb County shopping center.

Credit: Smyrna Police Department

Credit: Smyrna Police Department

Police are searching for a suspect who reportedly killed two people Thursday afternoon near a popular Cobb County shopping center.

Police have released the names of two men shot and killed Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a popular Cobb County shopping center.

The double shooting took place just before 6 p.m. at Cumberland Marketplace along Cobb Parkway in Smyrna, Sgt. Louis Defense told AJC.com

The victims were identified Saturday as Ronald Green and Casey Emmert. It’s unclear what led to the shooting, and authorities are still searching for the suspect.

“We’re looking for a male, but we don’t know his name yet,” Defense said. “We’re combing through videos and trying to get more information.”

Anyone with details about the shooting is asked to call Smyrna police at 770-434-6666.

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Posted by Smyrna Police Department on Thursday, July 16, 2020

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