In a quiet Marietta apartment building, the afternoon of Sunday, May 3, 2026, was shattered by the sound of gunfire, leading to the tragic death of 62-year-old Lucinda Bailey. Responding to a distressing 911 call from Bailey's roommate at approximately 4:15 p.m., Marietta Police arrived at the Roselane Street complex to a grim scene. They discovered Bailey lying in a third-floor hallway, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately rendered aid before she was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, but tragically, her injuries proved to be fatal.
The investigation into the shooting quickly focused on a suspect close to home. Police identified 61-year-old Angela Freeman, Bailey's upstairs neighbor, as the individual allegedly responsible for the deadly encounter. Freeman was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently charged with murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. She was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, where she is being held without bond.
While an arrest has been made, the motive behind the fatal shooting remains unclear as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released details about what may have led to the violent confrontation between the two neighbors. The case is an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives from the Major Crimes Unit piecing together the events that transpired in the hallway of the apartment building. The swift arrest of a suspect brings some measure of resolution, but the community is left to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss of a neighbor. The legal process for Angela Freeman is just beginning, and as the case moves forward, more details may emerge about the circumstances that led to this tragic outcome.
