ACWORTH, Ga. — Police say a man who tried to break up a fight outside an Acworth bar was shot and killed early Saturday morning.
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Acworth police were called to the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road around 2:42 a.m. after receiving reports of a person who had been shot.
When officers arrived about four minutes later, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police immediately began providing aid until Cobb County Fire and Metro EMS arrived at the scene.
The victim was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police say the shooting happened after a fight broke out at the bar. During the altercation, the victim tried to break up the fight when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him.
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Police identified the suspect as Daniel Di Vonne Parsons, 25, of Douglasville.
Officers later found Parsons walking near Baker Road, not far from the scene. He was taken into custody.
Parsons is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery and felony murder.
He was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity as they work to notify next of kin.
The Acworth Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Acworth Police at 770-974-1232.
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