6 arrested after Wednesday night shooting, police chase in Marietta

MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta police have arrested and charged six men following a chaotic shooting on Wednesday night that injured two people, struck homes and cars, and ended in a high-speed chase and crash.

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Lakeside at Town Center apartments on Williams Drive, just off Canton Road, around 10 p.m. on April 9. According to investigators, at least two men were shot during the incident, and several nearby homes and vehicles were damaged by bullets. One woman told 911 dispatchers that a bullet entered her apartment, narrowly missing anyone inside.

The scene at the Marietta apartment complex. (FOX 5)

Witnesses at the scene described the suspects fleeing in a black BMW sedan. Officers spotted the vehicle leaving the area and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Instead, the driver sped off, leading police on a chase that ended when the car crashed near the intersection of Polk Street and Mountain View Road. The vehicle struck a power pole and landed on its side.

Police took six men into custody at the crash site and recovered four firearms from the vehicle — three handguns and one rifle. Dozens of shell casings were left scattered across the property.

Around the same time, two men with gunshot wounds arrived at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. They were treated and later discharged. Police later confirmed they were connected to the same incident.

(Marietta Police Department)

After overnight interviews and evidence collection, authorities determined there were six occupants in the crashed BMW, all of whom are now facing multiple felony charges, including felony aggravated assault with intent to murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Artavious Corley, Charles Elliot, Alexander Gonzalez-Mendoza, Dorian Santos, Arshad Head and Arthur Stanley. Courtesy of Cobb County Sheriff's Office. 

All six suspects are being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. They have been identified as:

• Artavious Corley, 19, of Marietta
• Charles Elliot, 20, of Canton
• Arthur Stanley, 18, of Marietta
• Dorian Santos, 18, of Canton
• Arshad Head, 23, of Dallas
• Alexander Gonzalez-Mendoza, 18, of Canton

Police have not released mug shots of the suspects at this time. 

What we don't know:

Police are still trying to piece together why everyone was there. "It's unknown how they got in or why they were even there," said Marietta Police Department spokesperson Chuck McPhilamy. 

Mahoney speculated they may have followed a resident through the gate, something she said she’s noticed often.

The names of the two people treated at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital have not been released. "Simply because we don't know if there's still an intent to harm them," McPhilamy said.

"Just like you, we have more questions than answers this morning," McPhilamy said.

What they're saying:

"What was the purpose because you could have killed anybody," said Naimah Mahoney, a resident of the complex who returned home shortly after midnight to find the area lit up with police activity. "I’m a little upset because my kids were home."

"A kid could have been outside. You could have killed anybody," Mahoney added. "I'm sure it could have been resolved without gun violence being involved in it."

What's next:

This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Marietta Police Department. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the "Marietta PD" app or by calling Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477.