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Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Cobb

A man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Cobb County last week.

Credit: Henri Hollis

Credit: Henri Hollis

A man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Cobb County last week.
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Updated Jan 29, 2024

A Lithia Springs man has been arrested after a deadly shooting in Cobb County on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.

Cobb police said the incident was reported at an apartment in the 1300 block of Riverside Parkway around 1:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 20-year-old Kenneth McGrew of Austell with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital but did not survive, officials said.

Investigators quickly identified 22-year-old Nijier Drakeford as the suspect and obtained warrants for felony murder, police said. He was arrested in Atlanta on Saturday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department’s major crimes unit at 770-499-4111.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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