"Cumberland Mall Atlanta, GA July 2018" by MikeKalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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.