Cobb County, GA (April 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) investigate an officer involved shooting.

While conducting patrol, CCPD officers encountered a group of people in a hotel room at the Guest Inn, 95 South Service Road, Austell, GA.  The CCPD officers smelled an odor consistent with marijuana and made contact with the occupants of one of the hotel rooms.  While awaiting a search warrant for the room, Sanchez Lowe, age 25, fled the room and attempted to flee in a vehicle.  CCPD officers attempted to stop the male and one officer was dragged by the vehicle. That officer fired his weapon, striking and killing Lowe. After a search of the room by the GBI during the investigation, a substantial amount of suspected marijuana and two hand guns were located.

Two officers suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the hospital.

The Cobb County Medical Examiner is conducting the autopsy. 

The GBI will continue its independent investigation.  Once completed, the case will be turned over to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Contact Information:

Nelly Miles - Public Affairs Director - 404/270-8330