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๐Ÿš” The Gist: A homicide investigation is ongoing in Cobb County following the fatal shooting of a Marietta man on Sunday evening.

๐Ÿ“ The Details: Cobb County Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on Lorene Drive at about 7:37 p.m. on April 28. Upon arrival, officers found 48-year-old Travis Johnson of Marietta with gunshot wounds.

Johnson was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Bobby Pegues, 40, from Smyrna, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and felony murder in connection with the incident.

๐Ÿ”„ Whatโ€™s Next?: The Cobb County Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945.


๐Ÿš” The Gist: A homicide investigation is ongoing in Cobb County following the fatal shooting of a Marietta man on Sunday evening.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.