Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Killed At Marietta Restaurant

Police say the man was rushed to Kennestone Hospital, where he died from his injuries Friday evening.

MARIETTA, GA — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Friday evening outside a restaurant on Bells Ferry Road in Marietta.

Marietta Police were called at 6:22 p.m. to 1750 Bells Ferry Rd., the address of Wing City. They arrived to find a man laying in the parking lot, apparently suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

The man, later identified as Tyon Demeko Gorman, was rushed to Kennestone Hospital, where police say he died from his injuries.

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According to police, a white vehicle with a rear spoiler was seen leaving the area, heading north on Bells Ferry Road. They were continuing to investigate the shooting on Saturday and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Mark Erion at 770-794-6990.

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