A family shooting on Gardner Street in south Cobb left three adults dead on June 21, 2022. Janice Peaks, 60, and her husband, Donnell Peaks, were pronounced dead at the scene after police responded around 12:30 p.m. for reports of gunfire. A relative, Cameron King, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and died shortly afterward. Investigators described the incident as domestic-related.

Authorities quickly focused on Marcus Darnell Smith, who was taken into custody not far from the home and identified as Janice Peaks’ son, Donnell Peaks’ stepson, and Cameron King’s cousin. Early reports said Smith was the only suspect and that police did not believe there was any continuing danger to the public. The shooting reportedly involved gunshot wounds to the head for Janice Peaks and Cameron King, and to the head and legs for Donnell Peaks.

Smith was charged in connection with the deaths; the case was later presented to a grand jury and appeared on a Cobb Superior Court calendar in early 2026. Does anyone have memories of the family or information about the day that could help fill gaps in the timeline?