Update July, 29, 2016 at 11:08 AM:
The family of the victim has been notified in the homicide that occurred on Thursday, July 28. The victim has been identified as Edel Cortes Mendoza, 41 years old of Canton Georgia.
The suspect, Ylarrio Garcia Jarquin, 41 years old of Canton Georgia was booked into the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center and charged with Murder (O.C.G.A 16-5-1).
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At approximately 7:40 PM on July 28, 2016, Officers responded to a person shot at 491 Marietta Road (La Taqueria Oaxaquena). During the initial investigation of the scene and area, a male suspect was located inside the perimeter that was established upon initial response and arrested.
The male victim was taken to the WellStar Kennestone Hospital
where he was later pronounced dead. His name will be released after family members
and loved ones have been notified.
This is an active investigation and more information will be
released when available.
The City of Canton Police Department would like to thank Georgia
State Patrol, Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit, Cherokee County Sheriff’s K-9
Unit, and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the
investigation.
