Cobb County Charges 15-Year-Old in Fatal Powder Springs Shooting

Cobb County police charged a 15-year-old boy with murder on Monday following the death of an 18-year-old man in Powder Springs. The teen was arrested and booked into custody after investigators identified him as the suspect in the fatal incident.

Powder Springs Police responded to a shooting call in the 3400 block of Mustang Drive around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Officers arrived at the scene to find British Hart suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by first responders to save him, Hart died from his injuries.

Powder Springs Police requested support from the Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit to assist with the investigation. The department identified the 15-year-old as the primary suspect. The boy was not publicly named in the initial report but was taken into custody and processed as an adult.

The 15-year-old now faces two charges: murder and aggravated assault. He is currently held at the Cobb County Youth Detention Center. Police stated that he is being held without bond while the case proceeds.

Authorities have not released information regarding a motive for the shooting. The incident occurred in the Powder Springs area, which is part of Cobb County. The Major Crimes Unit continues to review the details of the event.