Cherokee County

Investigators identify 14-year-old killed in weekend house party

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Cherokee County investigators have identified a 14-year-old boy killed in a house party over the weekend.

Deputies said they were called out to a home on Victoria Road, west of Woodstock, just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a “person shot” call.

On arrival, deputies saw multiple cars driving away and people running from what appeared to be a large house party at the home.

“(I heard) three sets of gunfire. Five shots. Boom, boom, boom, boom,” said neighbor Kurt Merolla. “I called it in (911). All the cars that were at this party over here, a couple houses down, all started speeding off, taking off down the street. Turning the wrong way.”

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Deputies found the 14-year-old boy, identified as Landon Andrews, of Marietta, in the back of an SUV. He was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he later died.

A 19-year-old was shot in the hand and elbow. Deputies identified him as Jaden Simmons, of Mableton. He was treated and released from Northside Cherokee Hospital.

Investigators are still searching for the shooter.

Cobb County Schools sent us a statement about Landon Andrews’ death, saying:

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our students. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and the entire Kell community. Members of our grief counseling team are available to help our students and staff during this difficult time.”

Anyone who has information in this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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