2nd Suspect Held In Fatal Home Invasion In Marietta

MARIETTA, GA -- A second suspect has been arrested in the Marietta home invasion that left an intruder dead, authorities said Thursday night. New details continue to emerge as Cobb County investigators look into the early-morning shooting in the 90 block of Griggs Street.

The name of the deceased suspect has been identified as Keandre Funches, Marietta police said. Another man, Javarian Mitchell, has been arrested in the incident, authorities said.

Mitchell is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm, false imprisonment, cruelty to children in the third degree and felony murder, according to Marietta police.

The incident began Thursday when Shaquita Green, a mother of three, allowed Mitchell entry into her home. "Mitchell then provided access for Mr Keandre Funches to enter the home," Marietta police said in an advisory to Patch.

Woman Home With 3 Kids Shoots Intruder Dead In Marietta: Police

At some point, the situation deteriorated and Funches threatened Green and her children with a handgun, authorities said. Fearing for her life and that of her children, Green said that when she saw an opportunity she was able to retrieve her handgun and shoot Funches, who died at the scene.

Cobb authorities are still investigating the shooting, but they said that it is "related to criminal gang activity." Anyone with new information is urged to contact the Marietta Police Department tip line at (770) 794-6990.

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