19-year-old man killed in Acworth home invasion, police say

An apparent home invasion robbery turned deadly in Acworth early Wednesday, authorities said.

Acworth police responded around 3 a.m. to the Walden Ridge Apartment Homes on Cobb Parkway for both a person shot call and a possible home invasion. When officers arrived at the gated complex, they found a man dead from gunshot wounds inside an apartment.

He was identified as 19-year-old Aiden Kane Shaw of Kennesaw by police. No details on a suspect were provided.

Police said detectives were actively working the scene and talking with witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Acworth police at 770-974-1232.

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