Man Dies After Officer-Involved Shooting in Powder Springs Grocery Store Parking Lot

Powder Springs, GA — Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night in a grocery store parking lot in Powder Springs.

According to the Powder Springs Police Department, officers responded around 9:00 p.m. on March 3 to a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis in the parking lot of a grocery store in the 3700 block of New Macland Road.

When officers arrived, they made contact with a 34-year-old man and attempted to de-escalate the situation, police said.

During the encounter, the man produced a handgun. Officers then discharged their firearms, striking the individual multiple times.

The man was later identified as Gustavo Guimaraes of Acworth, Georgia.

Officers at the scene immediately began providing medical aid until paramedics arrived. Guimaraes was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police acknowledged the challenges surrounding incidents involving mental health crises and extended condolences to the man’s family.

“We recognize that situations involving mental health crises are incredibly difficult for everyone involved, and our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the department said in a statement.

As is standard procedure in fatal officer-involved shootings, the investigation has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office. Those agencies will conduct an independent review of the incident.

Officials asked the community for patience as the investigation continues.