Cobb County

Man shot in truck near North Cobb High School, police say

A man was shot while sitting in his truck across from North Cobb High School just after 8:30 p.m. Friday evening, Acworth police said. 

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was shot while sitting in his truck across from North Cobb High School just after 8:30 p.m. Friday evening, Acworth police said.

The shooting occurred in the 3400 block of Old 41 Highway. While the shooting happened in Kennesaw, Acworth police is handling the investigation.


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The victim was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Acworth police Cpl. Youlanda Leverette said. His condition is unknown. 

The 25-year-old victim and another man were sitting in the truck when two men walked up to them. One of the men fired a shot, investigators told Channel 2 Action News.

Police dogs are searching the area for the suspects.