Acworth Bar Guard Shot Dead Trying to Stop Fight Early Saturday

A security guard lost his life at Acworth's Saddle Bar early Saturday. This happened when he tried to stop a fight, leading to a shooting.
By Newsroom | Crime, Acworth |

GUARD INTERVENES IN ALTERCATION, IS FATALLY SHOT

Jordan Jones, a 28-year-old security guard from Lawrenceville, died after being shot early Saturday morning at the Saddle Bar in Acworth. The incident unfolded around 2:42 a.m. when Jones reportedly attempted to de-escalate a dispute between a man and a woman. Police were dispatched to the scene on Cowan Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jones with a gunshot wound and rendered aid until emergency medical services could attend.

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Daniel Parsons, 25, of Douglasville, has been apprehended and faces charges including 'felony murder', 'aggravated battery', and 'aggravated assault'. He is currently held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The exact circumstances leading to the fatal shooting remain under official investigation.

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The Saddle Bar, a recently established venue, released a statement via its social media acknowledging the death of its security employee. Management indicated plans to contribute to Jones' family. While some accounts describe Jones' actions as an attempt to "protect a woman" or break up a fight, the full scope of the confrontation is still being pieced together by investigators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was a security guard shot dead at Saddle Bar in Acworth early Saturday?
Security guard Jordan Jones, 28, was fatally shot around 2:42 a.m. on Saturday. He was trying to stop a fight between a man and a woman at the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.
Q: Who was the security guard killed at the Acworth bar?
The security guard was Jordan Jones, a 28-year-old from Lawrenceville. He died after being shot at the Saddle Bar.
Q: Who has been arrested for the shooting at Saddle Bar in Acworth?
Daniel Parsons, 25, from Douglasville, has been arrested. He faces charges including felony murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated assault.
Q: What is happening with the investigation into the Acworth bar shooting?
Police are still investigating the exact details of the shooting. They arrived at the scene on Cowan Road after hearing about the gunfire.
Q: What has the Saddle Bar said about the shooting of its guard?
The Saddle Bar management released a statement saying they are sad about the death of their employee, Jordan Jones. They plan to help his family.