ACWORTH, Ga. — A 15-year-old died in a shooting over the weekend in Acworth, according to police. As a result of the deadly gunfire, a 22-year-old is now facing an involuntary manslaughter charge.
Acworth Police identified the teen who died as Tayshawn Omari Dean. Officers said they responded to the 3000 block of Cobb Parkway at the Cobblestone Landing Apartments around 8:45 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they found Dean - unresponsive from a gunshot wound. Officers conducted first aid at the scene and the teen was taken to the hospital where he later died.
In addition to involuntary manslaughter, the 22-year-old is also charged with reckless conduct. He's being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Other details about the shooting has not been released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Acworth Police Department at 770-974-1232.
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