Father speaks after son killed in shooting at Norfolk Southern site
Family seeks answers after man shot, killed at Cobb facility
A man was shot and killed as his father dropped him off for work at the Norfolk Southern rail yard in Austell.
AUSTELL, Ga. - A man who witnesses said had just arrived for work was shot and killed Monday night in the employee parking lot of a Norfolk Southern intermodal facility in Austell.
What we know:
The shooting happened at the facility off Highway 278.
The victim was later identified by Cobb County police as 27-year-old Curdravious Clark. He was pronounced deceased at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.
The victim's father said he was dropping him off for his 10 p.m. shift.
"We pulled up and as soon as he got out of the car, he said, I love you dad. I love you too. He stepped out, and the shooting started," Clark's father said.
"Once it broke the glass, I slid out of the truck to go around to see what was happening, and they were pulling off," Clark's father added.
Three men had reportedly gotten out of a blue Dodge Charger in the parking lot and shot him.
The three men then drove away, according to witnesses.
What we know about the victim
Witnesses said he had worked for Norfolk Southern for about a month.
Clark had been released from prison about four months ago, had been working for two months, and was getting his life back on track, according to his father.
Man killed in shooting at Austell Norfolk Southern facility
A man who witnesses said had just arrived for work was shot and killed Monday night in the employee parking lot of a Norfolk Southern intermodal facility in Austell. Breaking news. FOX 5 Atlanta's Marc Teichner reporting live from the scene.
Statement from Norfolk Southern
What they're saying:
According to Norfolk Southern, the man who was shot was a contractor. They sent the following statement to FOX 5 Atlanta:
Last night, at about 10 p.m., a Norfolk Southern contractor was shot in the parking lot of our Whitaker Intramodal Terminal in Austell. The contractor was immediately transported to the hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Our hearts are heavy this morning with the loss of our colleague, and we extend our deepest sympathies to their friends and family. This incident is under investigation by Norfolk Southern Police and Cobb County Police.
Investigation underway
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity of the shooter or confirmed how many suspects were inside the vehicle.
Investigators have not stated a motive for the attack or confirmed if any arrests have been made. Police ask anyone with details about the blue Dodge Charger to contact law enforcement.