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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting suspect in custody for deadly Paulding County road rage incident
A Cobb County man is currently behind bars after a road rage incident turned deadly in Paulding County. Collins Pruitt was later arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called to respond to a shooting near Ridge Road and Cohran Store Road on Monday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The caller, who said he was involved in a fight with another man driving a black SUV said he'd been shot. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office said the victim of the shooting, later identified as Shawn Christopher Brannon of Piedmont, Ala., drove himself to a Paulding County fire station. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia Supreme Court makes ruling on changes to elections Fake Uber Eats killing suspect in court, victim's family removed from hearing 1 dead after crash on I-75 NB in Cobb County Brannon was driven to Wellstar Paulding Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Sheriff's deputies immediately investigated, according to officials, and found both the SUV from the incident, and the suspect, who they identified Tuesday as Pruitt. The investigation into the incident revealed that Pruitt and Brannon first came into contact during a road rage confrontation, which turned deadly. Detectives found Pruitt at his home in Cobb County, where he was taken into custody without incident. Due to the circumstances of the situation, the sheriff's office said the 'shooting did not meet the legal threshold for a murder charge,' so Pruitt faces a single count of voluntary manslaughter, which is a felony. Pruitt is now being held without bond at the Paulding County Jail. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Deadly Paulding County shooting: Ridge Road gunman remains on the run
The Brief Paulding County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting near Ridge Road and Cohran Store Road involving a Black male suspect in a black SUV. The victim, who called 911 after being shot, drove to a fire station for help but later died at WellStar Paulding Hospital. Detectives are seeking information from witnesses and the public to locate the suspect and vehicle involved in the incident. PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities in Paulding County are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday afternoon near the intersection of Ridge Road and Cohran Store Road. What we know The Paulding County Sheriff's Office said the victim, who called 911 around 2:25 p.m., reported he had been shot during an altercation with a Black male driving a black SUV. After the shooting, the victim drove himself to Paulding County Fire Station 5 at 4215 Ridge Road in Douglasville to seek medical help. He was later taken to WellStar Paulding Hospital, where he died from his injuries. What we don't know The victim's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. What's next Detectives are actively searching for the suspect and the vehicle involved in the shooting. What they're saying Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (770) 443-3047 or submit a tip through the Paulding Sheriff mobile app. The Source The Paudling County Sheriff's Office provided the details for this article.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Teen in custody after mother's boyfriend shot to death, deputies say
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night. Officials at the scene told Channel 2 Action News that a teen is accused of shooting and killing his mother's boyfriend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies responded to a home on Westend Way around 7 p.m. and found a man shot to death inside. Channel 2's Bryan Mims spoke with a man who identified himself as the victim's cousin. He said his cousin lived at the home with his girlfriend and her teenage son. Deputies have not identified the victim or the suspect. They are still working to determine a motive. TRENDING STORIES Body of missing 17-year-old boater found in Allatoona Lake Property owner says city started demolishing the wrong home, 'put a hole on my property' Family of twins found dead on Bell Mountain dispute findings, say they were killed [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7 charged with selling vapes to Paulding County minors
Deputies arrested multiple people accused of selling vapes to minors after the Paulding County School District reported an increase in students with vapes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Paulding County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-month-long 'Operation Clean Air.' The operation occurred after school authorities reported a new record of vapes confiscated from students between five and 20 years old. TRENDING STORIES: Tomatoes sold in Georgia could be deadly, FDA says Deputies say 'you can't outrun guilt' after GA mother of 3 killed in hit-and-run Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions Deputies said they arrested seven people. Their identities were not released. The PCSO said it will continue to crack down on stores that attempt to sell vapes to minors. Sheriff Ashley Henson reminds parents that while deputies are spearheading this effort, they cannot do it alone. 'We're asking parents to sit down with their children and have an open discussion with them regarding the health hazards of vaping that are life-endangering. Parental intervention and public awareness are the solutions to the success of 'Operation Clear Air' and the well-being of our youth in the coming years,' Henson said. The operation will continue, with more stages to follow in ensuring continued compliance with Georgia law. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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7 arrested in Paulding County underage vaping sting, deputies say
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - The Paulding County Sheriff's Office and agents with the Northwest Drug Task Force have made multiple arrests as part of an investigation into the sale of vapes to minors in the county. Officials say "Operation Clean Air" was conducted over two months and has led to seven arrests so far. What we know According to the sheriff's office, the operation involved "youthful informants" who tried to purchase vape supplies from retailers. The informants have gone to stores and service stations across the country. What we don't know Investigators have not released the names of those arrested or the stores connected with the arrests. It is not clear what charges they may be facing. What they're saying "The objective is to hold accountable the illegal dealers of such supplies to our children," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. "We are committed to keeping our community safe and arresting those who get in the way of that." The Source Information for this story came from a Facebook post by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.
