Investigators released surveillance video of two men they believe are responsible for the death of 20-year-old Austell man late Friday. Gunfire erupted outside the West Chase apartment complex in Austell.
Police say Joseph Owens was visiting a friend at the complex when he was shot. After he was shot, Owens ran for help and made it about 200 yards to a gas station before he collapsed on the pavement. He later died at the hospital.
Investigators are now working on a motive and trying to track down the suspected killers. They say of the men is between 18 and 24 years old, roughly 5'9"- 5'11" tall and has ear-length dreadlocks. The second man is between 18 and 20 years old with a thin build, short hair with twists and a pierced eyebrow. Both men are considered armed.
Anyone with information about this crime may remain anonymous by calling the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3945.
Owens' family tells FOX 5 News that he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta, and he dreamed of being a music producer. He also has a 1-year-old child. They are pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Investigators released new pictures of two men they believe are responsible for the death of a 20 year old late Friday.
They say the men are on the run after the deadly shooting.Gunfire erupted outside the West Chase apartment complex in Austell.
Police say 20-year-old Joseph Owens collapsed while running for help. Owens made it about 200-yards to a gas station before falling on the pavement. He later died at the hospital.
Investigators are now working on a motive and trying to track down the suspected killers. They say one man is between 18 and 24 year sold, is between 5 foot 9 inches and 5 foot 11 inches with a thin build and ear-length dreads. The second man is between 18 and 20 years old with a thin build, short hair with twists and a pierced eyebrow. Both are considered armed.
Anyone with information about this crime may remain anonymous by calling the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3945.
Owens' mother tells FOX 5 News that he attended the ArtInstitute of Atlanta. She is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
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