Powder Springs Park was quiet Sunday night when a call for help changed everything for the family of 30‑year‑old Rashad Liddwell. Around 9:22 p.m. on March 8, police rushed to the 4100 block of Lewis Road Extension after someone reported that a man had been shot at the public park. Officers found Liddwell suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest and immediately began lifesaving efforts until medics arrived. He was pronounced dead at about 10:01 p.m., leaving friends and loved ones in shock.
Investigators say a woman who was present at the scene told them she fired the shot because she believed her life was in danger. Her account, that she acted out of fear, has become a central part of a still unfolding investigation by Powder Springs police. Detectives are piecing together witness accounts, physical evidence, and statements to clarify what happened that night.
Family members characterized Liddwell as someone who lit up a room and cared about those close to him. In messages shared through friends, they described the loss as senseless and profound, pointing out that his life was cut short in a moment none of them expected. The grief has rippled through the community, where neighbors had known Liddwell as a familiar face at local events and gatherings.
Authorities have not made any arrests and stress that the case is under active review. They confirm that once their investigation wraps up, the findings will go to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office to decide whether any charges are warranted. At this stage, police say there’s no evidence of an ongoing danger to the public, though the shooting has unsettled a town not accustomed to this kind of violence.
People who knew Liddwell recall his sense of humor and his willingness to help others. Friends have gathered in small groups to share memories and support one another as they try to make sense of the tragedy. For many, the hardest part has been reconciling the image of a vibrant life with the suddenness of its end.
Powder Springs Park, a place where families and neighbors often spend weekend evenings, now holds a quieter tone as people reflect on what happened. Neighbors say they are trying to balance concern with calm, hopeful that more answers will come as police work through the facts of the case.
As the investigation continues, loved ones continue to honor Liddwell’s memory. They talk about him in simple, heartfelt terms: as a son, a friend, someone whose absence is deeply felt and whose presence, they say, will not be forgotten.
