Cobb County

Family holds vigil for father killed by masked men

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The family of a father gunned down in Cobb County this week is calling for justice.

Dozens gathered Friday night for a vigil to remember Roland Milton III, 29, as police continue to search for clues.

Police say four men wearing ski masks shot Milton on Wednesday in the parking lot of the Crescent Square Apartments on Austell Road.

Investigators believe robbery was the likely motive.

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The victim's brother, Bishop Eusebio Phelps, said he is "still wishing this was a bad dream; hoping that I’m going to wake up and this not all be true."

Friends and family gathered on the basketball court where Milton used to play to honor his memory.

“It hasn’t been easy. Just a lot of support from our family and friends and a lot of prayer,” said the victim's mother, Dorthea Milton-Nation

Family members believe the vigil will help them get justice.

“We’re definitely calling for justice in this case. We want to keep his memory alive,” Phelps said.

Milton’s family said he loved everyone, especially his three young daughters.

“That kid was full of life and he had a big heart. He helped his community. He helped his neighborhood. He was all about love,” said Scott Jackson, the victim’s godfather.

The family is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to arrests in the case.