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Cobb police seek clues in fatal shooting

By Christian Boone
Jan 12, 2013

Cobb County police are searching for clues in the fatal shooting of Marietta man.

Officers discovered Brandon Brazil’s body Friday afternoon inside his apartment at 1136 West Commons Lane, said a police spokesman. A 911 call had alerted police to gunshots fired in the area.

Police have not identified a suspect and are encouraging anyone with information to contact investigators at 770-499-3945.

About the Author

A native Atlantan, Boone joined the AJC staff in 2007. He quickly carved out a niche covering crime stories, assuming the public safety beat in 2014. He's covered some of the biggest trials this decade, from Hemy Neuman to Ross Harris to Chip Olsen, the latter of which was featured on Season 7 of the AJC's award-winning "Breakdown" podcast.

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