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David Atkins
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Gender
Male
Age
45 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/08/2001
Location
43 Lassiter Drive Marietta GA 30062 Cobb
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers Brian Marshall and George Nelson responded to a domestic dispute between David Atkins and his mother. Investigators say David Atkins attacked Marshall and Nelson with a hammer. Police say Marshall told Atkins to drop the hammer, while he and Nelson backed away. When Atkins continued to advance on the officers, Marshall shot him in the chest, killing him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Marietta Police Department
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United States