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Man shot assault rifle through Cobb apartment door, police want to know who he is
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michael Seiden , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened at the Alcove Apartments, where shots were fired through a door.
A shooting incident occurred at an apartment complex in Smyrna. Authorities are investigating and have released an image of a person of interest. The image was captured by a doorbell camera and shows the individual involved in the incident.
The incident happened at the Alcove Apartments, where shots were fired through a door. Fortunately, no one was injured. Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from local news sources, including a photo of the suspect and information about the ongoing search for the person responsible.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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