Incident at Marietta seafood restaurant ends with man shot to death in road, police say

Cobb County police are investigating the deadly shooting of a man overnight in Marietta.

Officers say the shooting happened at around 12:20 a.m. near the intersection of Franklin Gateway and Twin Brooks Drive.

Investigators tell FOX 5 that officers near the scene heard a gunshot, searched the area, and found a man lying in the road who had been shot once.

Despite officers' attempts to render aid, the man died at the scene. Police have not released the victim's identity at this time.

Investigators say the shooting happened after an incident at a nearby seafood restaurant that continued into the restaurant's parking lot and roadway.

If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the Marietta Police Department.