The spa shooting suspect’s court appearance today has been canceled

The man accused of killing eight people, including six Asian women, Tuesday in the metro-Atlanta area will not appear in court today in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee Clerk of Court’s Office.

The office confirmed to CNN Thursday that Robert Aaron Long’s court appearance, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, was canceled at the request of the defendant’s attorney. 

The court said no reason was given and no reschedule date has been set.