Cobb shooting suspect with distinctive forehead tattoo turns himself i

A man suspected in a Saturday shooting death turned himself in to Cobb County police Tuesday, a day after the department released his name and photos to the public.

Cordale Jefferson, 27, is accused of shooting and killing 25-year-old Jack Myles.

READ | Accused Cobb bank robber dies at hospital

The department previously said that officers responded about 6:20 p.m. Saturday to Austell and Pat Mell roads and found Myles on the ground. He was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where he died, police said.

Jefferson had been described at having has “BADAZZ” tattooed on his forehead along with a two teardrop tattoos under his left eye and a money bag tattoo under his right eye.

Jefferson was not listed in any Cobb court system database Tuesday night, so it isn’t clear when he will next appear in court.

Like Cobb County News Now on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter

In other Cobb news...

The family of 16 lost everything in the fire.

About the Author

Marietta store manager reported a shoplifter. An hour later, he was in custody.

A liquor store manager was arrested, just an hour after he called Marietta police to report a shoplifter.

2h ago

Quintessential summer day on tap for Peachtree Road Race

We’ll get to enjoy Fourth of July festivities under mostly sunny skies across North Georgia — optimal conditions for backyard cookouts and games.

2h ago

All but two Lake Lanier parks will reopen for holiday weekend

The parks are reopening this week under agreements with Forsyth and Hall counties, which will provide county employees as rangers in exchange for fee revenue.

The Latest

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Quintessential summer day on tap for Peachtree Road Race

2h ago

Marietta store manager reported a shoplifter. An hour later, he was in custody.

2h ago

Day care horror: Man guilty of killing woman while she held their child

Featured

Credit: TNS

Amid UPS struggles, shipper makes first-ever plans to offer buyouts to drivers

UPS said in a written statement it is navigating “an unprecedented business landscape.”

Kneeling man impaled by giant straw? Towering mural leaves public mystified.

A towering mural on the side of the Connally Hotel has mystified Atlanta since 2011. Who is the kneeling man, and what's piercing him? Is it a beam of light? A drinking straw?

OPINION

I just graduated college. Will I be able to buy a house like my parents did?

A recent college grad asks: Am I going to be able to buy a home like my parents did less than 30 years ago?