Suspect Shot and Killed by Cobb County Police During Altercation at Smyrna Walgreens

On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 11:27 p.m., officers from the Cobb County Police Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting at the Walgreens located at 2670 Cobb Parkway in Smyrna, Georgia.

Preliminary reports indicate that officers located 32-year-old Nathain Jenkins of Valdosta, who was wanted by authorities, inside the Walgreens. When officers attempted to make contact, an altercation ensued, during which Jenkins, who was armed with a handgun, was shot by officers. Jenkins was transported to Kennestone Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

A handgun belonging to Jenkins was recovered at the scene. The Cobb County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.

Following standard procedure on officer-involved shootings, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been requested to take over the investigation and will conduct an independent inquiry into the incident.

Agents ask that witnesses come forward with any information about what they saw inside the store. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.