Convicted Felon Arrested Following Fatal Shooting of Woman in Mableton

Mason Hart

Convicted Felon Arrested Following Fatal Shooting of Woman in Mableton

A woman was shot and murdered in Mableton on Sunday night, and a man has been detained in connection with the death.

Around 9 p.m., Cobb County police responded to reports of a shooting at the Mableton Ridge Apartments, located at 6660 Mableton Parkway.

The victim, Namarri Shackleford, 27, was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

She was later pronounced dead.

Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit arrested David Wells, 26, of Atlanta, in connection with the shooting.

Wells has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, third-degree cruelty to minors, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and tampering with evidence.

According to police, Shackleford and Wells knew each other.

Anyone with information about this shooting can contact the Major Crimes Unit at (770) 499-3945 and mention case # 24064898.

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