The Brief
- Cobb County police are searching for a woman who allegedly deployed bear spray at an indoor hotel pool area during a dispute.
- Authorities identified the suspect as Porsha Liddell, who faces multiple felony counts including cruelty to children.
- At least 15 people were affected by the painful chemical irritant, including eight children who required medical attention.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Mississippi woman faces multiple felony charges after police say she sprayed a large group of adults and children with bear spray inside a Cobb County hotel pool area.
Hotel pool argument escalates
What we know:
An altercation broke out among guests at the Embassy Suites on Akers Mill Road before a woman unleashed a canister of bear spray. The chemical irritant filled the enclosed indoor pool area, leaving victims crying, struggling to breathe and suffering from extreme pain.
Emergency responders triaged at least 15 people at the scene, including eight children and a 61-year-old woman. Investigators identified the suspect as 35-year-old Porsha Liddell of Mississippi, who ran from the hotel before officers arrived.
Suspect faces felony charges
What they’re saying:…