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Police are asking the public for assistance with a shooting investigation in Georgia.
According to the Marietta Police Department, police were notified of a male lying on the ground in the middle of a car wash bay in Marietta, Georgia, on Monday, December 30, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m.
The caller stated that it looked like the man was not moving and may need medical attention, police said.
Authorities responded to the scene and confirmed the man had been shot. Despite the efforts of first responders, the male did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim was identified as 59-year-old Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. of Marietta.
This is an active investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information surrounding the death of Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. or are familiar with Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. is urged to contact the Marietta Police Department immediately.
You can also remain anonymous by submitting tips via Crimestoppers Greater Atlanta, or via the new tip411 MariettaPD app.
Anyone wishing to submit a tip with the new tip411 system can either download the MARIETTA PD app, or text keyword MARIETTAPD, then a space, then the tip to 847411 (tip411).
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Police are asking the public for assistance with a shooting investigation in Georgia.
According to the Marietta Police Department, police were notified of a male lying on the ground in the middle of a car wash bay in Marietta, Georgia, on Monday, December 30, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m.
The caller stated that it looked like the man was not moving and may need medical attention, police said.
Authorities responded to the scene and confirmed the man had been shot. Despite the efforts of first responders, the male did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim was identified as 59-year-old Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. of Marietta.
This is an active investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information surrounding the death of Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. or are familiar with Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. is urged to contact the Marietta Police Department immediately.
You can also remain anonymous by submitting tips via Crimestoppers Greater Atlanta, or via the new tip411 MariettaPD app.
Anyone wishing to submit a tip with the new tip411 system can either download the MARIETTA PD app, or text keyword MARIETTAPD, then a space, then the tip to 847411 (tip411).
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Search Begins for Killer of Man Found Shot in Georgia Car Wash

Police are asking the public for assistance with a shooting investigation in Georgia.
According to the Marietta Police Department, police were notified of a male lying on the ground in the middle of a car wash bay in Marietta, Georgia, on Monday, December 30, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m.
The caller stated that it looked like the man was not moving and may need medical attention, police said.
Authorities responded to the scene and confirmed the man had been shot. Despite the efforts of first responders, the male did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim was identified as 59-year-old Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. of Marietta.
This is an active investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information surrounding the death of Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. or are familiar with Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. is urged to contact the Marietta Police Department immediately.
You can also remain anonymous by submitting tips via Crimestoppers Greater Atlanta, or via the new tip411 MariettaPD app.
Anyone wishing to submit a tip with the new tip411 system can either download the MARIETTA PD app, or text keyword MARIETTAPD, then a space, then the tip to 847411 (tip411).
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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