Man charged with murder after shooting another man in Vinings, police say

A man was arrested after fatally shooting another man in Vinings on Friday night, police said.

Credit: Henri Hollis

Credit: Henri Hollis

A man was arrested after fatally shooting another man in Vinings on Friday night, police said.

A man was arrested at the scene after he allegedly shot another man to death in Cobb County on Friday evening, authorities said.

The shooting happened around 6:40 p.m. in the 3700 block of Allegretto Circle in Vinings, Cobb police said. Officers found 31-year-old Timothy Bennett suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, where he died from his injuries.

The suspect, Deandra Benson, 36, was still there when officers arrived, police said. He was booked into the Cobb jail and charged with murder and aggravated assault.

Detectives said they believe Benson shot Bennett following an argument. The investigation is ongoing.

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