A knock at the door on a Sunday afternoon in Mableton, Georgia, ended in the tragic death of 30-year-old Donnell Joseph Diggins. On September 13, 2020, at approximately 12 p.m., Diggins was at his home on Queen Mill Road when he responded to the sound at his front door. When he went to answer it, a hail of bullets came through the door, striking him.
Witnesses at the scene described a harrowing sequence of events.
They reported seeing a Black male at the door who opened fire, shooting Diggins through the closed door. The gunman then fled the scene in a black vehicle. As the car sped away, the suspect fired additional shots at the residence. The motive for this violent act remains unclear.
Emergency services were called to the home, and Diggins was rushed to Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Cobb County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
As of now, there have been no arrests announced in connection with the murder of Donnell Joseph Diggins. The identity of the shooter remains unknown, and the case continues to be an active investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
