Shots fired at Marietta auto shop results in SWAT standoff, 1 arrested

Man arrested in shooting at Marietta auto shop

The man who police say fired shots inside a Marietta auto shop Tuesday evening has been arrested.

MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta Police surrounded a business on Cobb Parkway on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a shooting inside the building. One person has been arrested.

What we know:

The shooting happened at ACC Auto Sales at 450 Cobb Parkway North around 4:30 p.m. Marietta Police say there was a dispute inside, and one man pulled out a gun and started shooting into the air.

According to investigators, the situation started when a 47-year-old Marietta resident Joao Batista Dossantos arrived at the business and began attacking his wife, who worked at the location.

Officials say the manager tried to stop Dossantos but couldn't. He then reportedly pulled out the gun and fired to try and force Dossantos to leave.

Police rushed to the business and temporarily shut down Cobb Parkway as they cleared the building.

"You can see how close the business is to the roadway. We didn't want gunfire erupting if that was still in the suspect's hands," said Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy.

Investigators interviewed everyone in the business as well as those who work nearby, trying to determine what happened.

Several people were detained. McPhilamy said many of them were people who suffered from a language barrier and were not complying with officers' demands to come out of the business empty-handed.

Police say while it was a nerve-wracking situation for many in the vicinity, fortunately no one was hurt. 

"It's a very small business, so any gunfire inside could be detrimental. We're very relieved no one was injured in this," said McPhilamy.

Witnesses describe shooting aftermath

What they're saying:

Giovanni Reveron was driving down Cobb Parkway when he saw police surround the business. 

"I saw the cops there with their rifles pointing toward the auto sales building. They eventually went in with the riot shield," said Reveron. 

Omar Junior works right next door. 

"I saw like six cop cars and I didn't think much of it until I saw them pulling out their guns. Then, I knew it was serious," said Junior. 

What's next:

Dossantos was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on charges of simple battery, simple battery family violence, and disorderly conduct.

It is not clear whether the manager will face charges in connection with the shooting.