Suspect who died after altercation with police at Cobb County Walgreens identified by family

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Police tell Channel 2 Action News that officers were involved in a shooting at a store on Cobb Parkway Friday night.

Cobb County police said around 11:27 p.m., officers went to a Walgreens on Cobb Parkway to locate a wanted suspect.

When they arrived, they tried to make contact with the suspect and there was an altercation with him, Nathan Jenkins, who was armed with a gun and was shot by police.

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The 32-year-old Jenkins was identified by his stepfather, Darlland Jackson, who spoke with Channel 2′s Bryan Mims at the scene.

He was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where police say the suspect was pronounced dead.

After the incident, Cobb County police requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigate the incident.

In a release from the GBI, a spokesperson said agents recovered a handgun belonging to Jenkins, but did not release information about what the outstanding warrants for him were that Cobb County police were responding to.

Agents said the investigation continues, and witnesses are encouraged to come forward with information by calling 1-800-597-8477.

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