::UPDATE::
April 9, 2025
The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Douglas Machado Coka.
ROCKDALE COUNTY – On March 30, 2025, at approximately 8:50 AM, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to a person shot call in the area of Hurst Rd and McDaniel Mill Rd. Upon arrival, deputies found a deceased man lying in the front yard of a residence. Details surrounding this incident are unknown at this time. Investigators are actively working to determine what occurred.
The name of the victim is currently being withheld until notification of next of kin.
The investigation is still active and ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
If anyone has information surrounding this incident please contact the RCSO Tip Line at (770) 278-8188, where you can remain anonymous if you like.
Deputy C. Nesbitt
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
Public Information Officer (PIO)