COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is on the run after allegedly opening fire outside a hotel. According to Cobb County Police, one person was shot. It happened at the Budgetel Inn and Suites along Windy Hill Road at Circle-75 Parkway, which is off of Interstate 75.
Residents in the area said they are worried and frightened as police look for possible clues to find the gunman.
“It’s sad, it really is, it’s pretty sad that we have to live out here and go through this,” said Maci Phillips.
Phillips and Hannah Stephens said they watched Cobb County Police return to their hotel--which is an extended stay hotel--this time, for a shooting.
They said they are always looking over their shoulders at the hotel, because of drug dealers and men who accost them, and that police are there frequently, investigating complaints and crimes.
Officers said the victim was shot in the leg.
“I mean, I know this dude, and he’s nice, so I know he wouldn’t sit there and antagonize somebody or provoke someone and sit there and be like, well, 'shoot me,'" said Hannah Stephens.
Authorities said they don't have much information on the suspect. They are still investigating. 11Alive News is working to reach hotel management for comment.