Crime & Safety
Teen Charged With Murder, Man Dead In Cobb Shooting
Police say a 15-year-old boy is facing murder charges after a shooting killed an 18-year-old man in Cobb County.
POWDER SPRINGS, GA — A 15-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after a shooting recently killed an 18-year-old man in Powder Springs, Cobb County Police said Monday.
The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Powder Springs Police responded to a person shot call in the 3400 block of Mustang Drive, authorities said.
When officers arrived, police said they found British Hart suffering from a gunshot wound. Though first responders attempted lifesaving measures, police said Hart died of his injuries.
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Powder Springs Police requested the assistance of CCPD's Major Crimes Unit, and the 15-year-old boy was identified as the suspect, police said.
The boy, who was not identified, has been arrested and charged as an adult with murder and aggravated assault, police said.
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He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Youth Detention Center, police said.
A motive was not released in the case.
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