Cobb County police are investigating how a loud music complaint led to an officer-involved shooting in unincorporated Marietta.
According to investigators, police were called to the Hill Crest Plaza Mobile Home Park on Atlanta Road on a noise complaint around 1:30 a.m. Monday
When officers arrived, they asked Brian Ohlman, 37, to turn down his music. After refusing their orders, police say he pulled out a gun and began shooting at the officers.
“The male refused to turn the music down and then produced a handgun and started firing at officers at which time the officers fired back,” said Officer Alicia Chilton.
The officers returned fire and struck the man at least once, investigators said. Neighbors said the man tumbled out of the window of the home.
Neighbors who knew the man told Channel 2’s Ross Cavitt that they don’t doubt those circumstances.
“I mean, he’s a nice guy, but if he did what he did, police had to do what they had to do,” said Katie Lawrence who says she’s friends with Ohlman.
The officers involved in the shooting were placed on routine administrative leave, pending the investigation.
Someone place a photo and flowers outside Ohlman’s home, not knowing what could have set him off.
“He’s a decent guy, just parties too hard,” said one woman.
Ohlman remains in critical condition at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. He will face charges that include aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
