Security guard shot dead in Acworth bar fight early Saturday morning

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A security guard was shot and killed early Saturday after breaking up a fight at an Acworth bar, police said. The incident occurred at the Saddle Bar on Coward Road. Authorities reported that the guard intervened in a dispute between two people when he was shot. This tragic event marks the city’s first homicide of the year. A 25-year-old suspect is currently being held on a murder charge related to the shooting. Police have stated that the security guard was identified as Daniel Idal, who was 52 years old. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional officers are involved at this time. The Cobb County authorities are handling the case, which has drawn significant attention in the community.