COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Two additional people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl outside a Cobb County hotel, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to five, police said.

What we know:

Authorities announced Saturday the arrests of Noah Martin and Anthony Smith, both 22.

Martin is charged with aggravated assault, felony murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Smith is charged with tampering with evidence.

The backstory:

The arrests are tied to the death of Aziah McDougle , who was killed Tuesday night outside the Budgetel Inn & Suites located at 4900 Circle 75 Parkway. Police said the baby’s mother called 911 around 8 p.m., and the infant was pronounced dead at the scene.

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