A long-running dispute between two longtime acquaintances ended in a fatal shooting on a Sunday afternoon in Union City, Georgia. Benjamin Netherland, 43, was shot multiple times at his residence on Raymond Terrace; his mother, Sandra Netherland, was inside the house and witnessed the attack, pleading with the shooter as her son was shot.

Family members and witnesses identified the shooter as Michael Shane Black, 38, described as a childhood friend of the victim. Black is said to have driven to Netherland’s home, called him outside, and then opened fire. Law enforcement later located and arrested Michael Shane Black at his grandmother’s house in nearby Fairburn; he was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and was ordered held without bond pending a preliminary hearing.

Benjamin’s family noted that he had attended church that morning and rededicated his heart at the altar. If anyone knew Benjamin, Michael Black, or witnessed what happened on Raymond Terrace, please share what you know.