Police responded to reports of a shooting at Cumberland Mall in Cobb County, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence and a request for the public to avoid the area. After investigating, authorities determined the reports were unfounded.
Just The Facts:
- Officers were dispatched to Cumberland Mall following reports of an active shooter.
- The situation originated from a large fight inside the mall.
- Multiple individuals were detained during the investigation.
- No shooting victims or witnesses were located, and no evidence of gunfire was found.
- The incident has since been resolved, but the investigation is ongoing.
How You Can Help: Residents are encouraged to remain clear of the area as police wrap up their investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Cobb County Police.
The Last Word: Authorities confirmed the incident stemmed from a large fight and not a shooting. The area has been secured, and normal operations are expected to resume.
Keeping It Clear: Police did respond to reports of a shooting, however, upon investigating those reports, they found no evidence of a shooting, only a fight. This would indicate that those who called police thought there was a shooting.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.