A Georgia father was attempting to recover his stolen items from a vehicle when he was shot by the thief in front of his girlfriend.
Cobb County Police spokeswoman Sydney Melton told news outlets that 24-year-old George Anthony Vela died from multiple gunshot wounds early Monday morning.
Vela and his high school sweetheart had returned home and realized they’d been robbed. Vela noticed a suspicious car parked near his home after police left. He approached the car and saw all of the stolen items inside. When he confronted the driver, Vela was shot.
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Melton says a witness reported the suspect was driving a silver sedan with a rear spoiler. The investigation is ongoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this article