A 67-year-old Kansas City man died from gunshot wounds at a Powder Springs home early Thursday morning, with police charging a local resident in connection with the death.
The Details: Police found Gerald Atkins with fatal gunshot wounds at a home on Katie Emma Drive around 3:33 a.m. Bryon Canady, who lives in Powder Springs, faces charges of aggravated assault and felony murder in connection with Atkins’ death.
By The Numbers:
• Time of call: 3:33 a.m.
• Victim’s age: 67
• Suspect’s age: 64
How You Can Help: Police ask anyone with information about this case to contact the Cobb County Police Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945. Tips can remain anonymous.
The investigation continues as detectives work to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting and any potential connection between Atkins and Canady. Police have not released information about what brought Atkins, who lived in Kansas City, to the Powder Springs address.
