A 66-year-old man intervened to stop two attempted carjackings in Marietta Monday night, holding the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.
What We Know: Officers responded to reports of an attempted carjacking at the intersection of Delk Road and Franklin Gateway just before 9 p.m. on June 2, 2025. Upon arrival, they found Gary Edwards, 66, holding Rico Riley, 32, of Smyrna at gunpoint.
According to surveillance footage and witness statements, Riley had been pacing near an unoccupied Chevrolet Aveo at a gas station at 1200 Franklin Gateway before attacking the female owner when she returned to her vehicle. The struggle lasted approximately one minute before Edwards noticed and ran from across the street to help…