1 victim dies after double shooting in Mableton neighborhood

MABLETON, Ga. - A double shooting in a Mableton neighborhood has turned into a homicide investigation. One of the victims who was in critical condition Monday afternoon passed away from his injuries in the hospital, according to Cobb County police.

Officers were called around 2:11 p.m. to a domestic disturbance along Denny Lane near Boggs Road on Monday.

According to the Cobb County Police Department, officers found two men shot at the scene, 34-yuear-old David Brooks of Mableton and 65-year-old Stephen Hulsey of Mableton. Both were transported to Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.  

Brooks, who had been shot multiple times, was later admitted to the intensive care unit where he died.

Hulsey suffered a leg injury and is expected to survive.

Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a domestic situation. 

The motive is still under investigation.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945.