UNO Game Leads To Shooting At Marietta House Party

MARIETTA, GA — A game of UNO turned violent, and ultimately led to one person getting shot.

On April 28, a Cobb County jury found Taylor Grant, 34, guilty of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.

Grant’s charges stemmed from a shooting that took place at a house party in Marietta on Dec. 13, 2020. The 37-year-old male victim was visiting from out of town and was an attendee at a small gathering at his cousin’s home. After the group played a game of UNO, Grant and the victim began arguing. Grant shot the victim in his bicep and stood over him, threatening to kill him.

Another attendee called 911.

Grant ordered an Uber to take him to his home in Fulton County. Cobb County Police found the victim on the sidewalk and helped him until he was taken to the hospital. Initially, the victim told officers he had been shot by a drive-by shooter and did not know who had shot him.

When the victim returned home to California, he had several surgeries. He contacted Cobb County Police to reopen the investigation. The victim told the detective the truth about what happened.

Grant was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on April 2, 2021.

During the trial, Assistant District Attorney Nemonie Nooks presented the jury with testimony from the victim, eyewitnesses, the victim’s doctor, and responding officers. The victim testified that he was not forthcoming on the night of the shooting because he did not want to get anyone in trouble. After he underwent multiple surgeries, he decided he wanted Grant to be held accountable.

“Intoxication seemed to be the catalyst for the events of December 13th," Nooks said. "However, it was no excuse for the excessive force that Grant used."

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Flournoy, III presided over the trial. Sentencing is scheduled for a later date.