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On June 27, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Georgia State Patrol troopers and Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Camaro near the intersection of Highway 301 North and Brooks Hendrix Road in Statesboro, Georgia. The driver, identified as 53-year-old Stanley Lamar Reed of Valdosta, Georgia, exhibited erratic behavior during the stop. As officers approached, Reed accelerated the vehicle toward them, prompting officers to discharge their firearms. Reed sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. Upon completion, the case file will be submitted to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wjcl.com/article/suspect-dead-overnight-officer-shooting-bulloch-county/61451940

https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/suspect-shot-dead-after-armed-robbery-chase/

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/man-dies-after-allegedly-robbing-store-driving-u-haul-towards-deputies-gsp-during-chase/OSCW7JACUFAJDNFQKSVZCS4YXQ/

On June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a neighbor reported multiple individuals entering a vacant home in the 3200 block of Chippewa Drive in Rex, Georgia. Clayton County Police officers responded swiftly to the suspicious person call. Upon arrival, officers observed two individuals climbing out of a back window and two others inside the residence. Officers issued commands for all suspects to exit the property. During this process, 18-year-old Hakim Al-Nas emerged from the rear of the house with a handgun and moved toward officers stationed at the front. Police allege that Al-Nas continued advancing. One officer discharged his firearm, striking Al-Nas multiple times. Al-Nas was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, following standard protocol. The identities of the officer and the other detained individuals—two 18-year-olds and one 16-year-old—have not been disclosed. Al-Nas's mother, Chanteris Durham, expressed profound grief, stating, "It has broken us." She noted that her son had recently graduated from high school and was looking forward to his future.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/18-year-old-killed-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-co-officer-placed-leave/K4H5ZOAXAZEZBATZDCNASPEPAM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/chippewa-drive-rex-clayton-county-shooting
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-25/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-county
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/georgia-bureau-of-investigation-responding-shooting-involving-officer-clayton-county/85-b28716e2-9e2a-4126-8652-828583a85ff7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/mother-says-she-texted-her-son-30-minutes-before-he-was-shot-killed-by-clayton-county-officer/5NNFOLK3HBAEBOTYORRZSXUJYE/

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Meriwether County Sheriff's deputies observed 34-year-old Rick Harris operating a dirt bike on State Route 80 near Warm Springs, Georgia. The deputies, alleging traffic violations, initiated a pursuit. During the chase, a sheriff's patrol vehicle crashed into Harris's dirt bike, resulting in a fatal crash. Harris was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The identities of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released. Family members of Harris have expressed deep sorrow over his death and are seeking answers regarding the circumstances of the pursuit and collision.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/06/25/biker-dies-after-crash-involving-meriwether-county-law-enforcement-officer/

On June 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bulloch County Dispatch received multiple reports of a black Chevrolet Camaro involved in a hit-and-run, reckless driving, and discharging a firearm. Deputies swiftly located the vehicle at the Gas Pro Travel Center at Highway 301 and A.J. Riggs Road. Before their arrival, the driver, identified as 25-year-old Robert Allen Bostic of Warner Robins, Georgia, had reportedly pointed a gun at a patron at a nearby pump. The patron retreated to his vehicle, and as he fled, Bostic fired, striking the back of the patron’s vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies positioned their vehicles at the front and rear of the Camaro. Bostic exited the driver's side. Police allege that Bostic drew a handgun and fired at one of the deputies. Both deputies opened fire, hitting Bostic multiple times. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved deputies have not been disclosed, and no information regarding administrative actions has been released.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-statesboro
https://www.griceconnect.com/local-news/suspect-dies-in-shootout-with-deputies-outside-of-statesboro-9103935
https://www.wjcl.com/article/man-dies-after-shooting-at-bulloch-county-deputies-tuesday/61177002
https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/bulloch-crime-safety/gbi-identifies-man-killed-in-shootout-with-bulloch-deputies/
https://www.mcculloughfh.com/obituaries/robert-bostic

On June 17, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., a Cobb County Police officer observed a 2013 BMW X5 speeding on Ernest Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, Georgia. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. The officer pursued the vehicle briefly but "called off the chase" due to safety concerns. ShortlyImmediately thereafter, the BMW attempted to navigate a left curve near the intersection of Frey Road and Abington Walk. The driver failed to maintain the lane, causing the vehicle to exit the eastern shoulder, collide with a concrete subdivision sign, become airborne, and strike multiple trees before coming to rest approximately 90 feet into the woods. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The Cobb County Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the incident. The identities of the driver, passenger, and involved officers have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 1 injury
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/driver-killed-following-police-chase-cobb-county-authorities-say/85-60e43156-b24f-4245-bcc0-a7ee3120f26a
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-with-crash-cobb-county/SI5PB6S5P5HIDBUNGPIRQAHUCM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deadly-cobb-police-chase
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/person-dead-after-police-chase-ends-with-crash-cobb-county/Y43YQ6EZCBDLFARYZKFZD7MPIA/

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Milton Police officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at a Kohl's store on Highway 9. Officers identified a red Dodge Journey, allegedly involved in the theft, and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled to a nearby Walmart parking lot on Windward Parkway, where it stopped, and three people exited. Officers apprehended the driver, while a man escaped on foot. The third passenger, 31-year-old Shantidra Harris of Atlanta, stole a white Toyota Corolla in the parking lot. As Harris accelerated the stolen vehicle, she struck an officer positioned in front of it. The officer discharged his firearm, hitting Harris. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The officer sustained injuries, was treated, and released. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved officer and the other participants have not been disclosed.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-14/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-milton-ga
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/officer-one-other-person-taken-to-hospital-after-milton-police-say-it-was-involved-in-shooting-in-walmart-parking-lot/85-d54c6d71-474e-4e7e-be6d-a60b5b9372f9
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/person-shot-near-parking-lot-walmart-milton-police-investigating/STU57B2U5RHPRJS5ZHZHJPPD7A/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/milton-police-scene-incident-near-local-walmart-store

n June 11, 4:00 a.m., DEA agents and Task Force Officers executed a federal search warrant for drug offenses at a residence in the 1600 block of Bagpipe Place in Conley, Georgia. Upon entry, agents encountered 49-year-old William Lowery, who fled into a room. He reappeared armed and allegedly fired at the agents. The agents opened fire and took cover. Subsequently, agents heard additional gunfire from Lowery's location but did not engage further. A single gunshot was later heard. Agents found Lowery with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene by Clayton County Fire personnel. No agents were injured during the operation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office for review. The identities of the involved agents have not been disclosed.
NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-06-11/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-county
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/shooting-involving-officer-bag-pipe-place-conley/85-ac349a76-cad3-4644-ad39-e367e119d6d8
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/1-dead-dea-raid-conley-gbi-investigating
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-after-shooting-dea-gbi-agents-serving-search-warrant-clayton-co-home/PDMOH5YCIBHEPJIHGQ3SB3BODQ/

On 06/07/2024, the Georgia State Patrol SWAT Team was dispatched to a residence on Sunbury Drive in Richmond Hill, Georgia, after receiving reports of a domestic violence incident. Agnes Asberry called 911 to report that her ex-husband, Jermain Asberry, had arrived at her home and shot her multiple times in the arms and legs. Their three children fled to a neighbor’s house and contacted authorities.
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Police established a perimeter, evacuated nearby homes, and attempted negotiations with Jermain Asberry, who threatened to shoot any approaching officers. During this time, medics were allowed inside the residence to provide assistance to Agnes Asberry, who was transported to Memorial Hospital in Savannah, where she was reported to be in stable condition.
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After several hours of unsuccessful negotiations, the Georgia State Patrol SWAT Team deployed tear gas into the residence. Upon entry, officers discovered Jermain Asberry deceased in an upstairs bedroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office is overseeing the investigation into this incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://news.yahoo.com/news/richmond-hill-woman-stable-condition-210726065.html
https://www.wjcl.com/article/bryan-county-sheriff-man-shoots-wife-three-times-before-turning-gun-on-himself/61045582
https://dps.georgia.gov/divisions/georgia-state-patrol/special-weapons-and-tactics-team-swat-and-sog-dive-team

On 06/07/2024, in Decatur, Georgia, off-duty Reserve Sergeant Michael Durieux of the Fort Valley Police Department shot and killed 37-year-old Christian Chestnut during an argument at The Exchange at Decatur apartment complex on Rainbow Drive. Witnesses reported hearing an intense altercation escalate into gunfire. After the fatal shooting, Officer Durieux fled the scene in a black sedan, which later crashed at Candler Road near Embers Drive. Responding officers discovered Durieux dead in the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Christian Chestnut's mother, Billie Gill-Chestnut, described the tragedy as "beyond a nightmare." Chestnut is survived by his 11-year-old daughter, Sarynity. Friends and coworkers at his workplace, Kinetix, highlighted his positive influence and set up a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughter's future.
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Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores expressed shock at the incident, noting Durieux had been a part-time reserve sergeant since October 2023. Durieux's career in law enforcement included prior roles at Georgia State University and Georgia Perimeter College.
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The DeKalb County Police Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/suspect-dekalb-apparent-murder-suicide-identified-police-sergeant
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/friends-rallying-behind-man-killed-murder-suicide-by-ga-police-officer-his-young-daughter/UELUZLF2QFBSHCWUAKO2ZOJL7M
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/what-we-know-fort-valley-officer-suspect-murder-suicide-dekalb-county/93-116ca546-e6f4-48f0-9a29-5d533e11ac0e

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/georgia-police-sergeant-identified-suspect-apparent-dekalb-murder-suicide/7QTH5MVJ4NAF3EAXHFKQAHQQDQ/

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dekalb-county-murder-suicide-fort-valley-sergeant

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/crime/fort-valley-police-speak-about-officer-involved-in-murder-suicide/93-17f1d56d-441c-4f6e-a259-6442efdf8d9c

Family GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-christian-chestnut-support-his-daughter-sarynity?qid=d155f34e3573cea302acb2b73e7c0fa9

A school resource officer noticed that Isaias Gomez Pena was behaving erratically, called backup and arrested Pena who died during arrest from unknown causes.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-22/gbi-conducts-death-investigation-involving-glynn-county-school-resources

On May 22, 2024, deputies from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in Georgia initiated a high-speed pursuit of a BMW SUV traveling southbound on Interstate 75 at 126 mph. The vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Tisha Andrea Brown of Riviera Beach, Florida, carried six passengers, including four children. The chase continued into Hamilton County, Florida, where deputies deployed spike strips to halt the SUV. Attempting to evade the strips, Brown lost control, causing the SUV to collide with a Toyota RAV4 and a deputy's patrol car. The impact ejected an 11-year-old girl from the SUV, resulting in her death at the scene. The SUV then overturned and caught fire. Four other children, including two 5-month-old infants, sustained critical injuries. The occupants of the RAV4, a 63-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy from Atlanta, suffered minor injuries. The deputy involved also sustained minor injuries. Brown was arrested and faces multiple charges, including six counts of false imprisonment and fleeing law enforcement.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality, multiple injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/child-dies-chase-involving-lowndes-035900655.html
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2024/05/22/11-year-old-killed-4-more-children-hurt-as-florida-woman-crashes-during-2-state-chase-troopers-say/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-ga-chase-leaves-11-year-old-dead-several-children-injured-car-crashes/KOFOCY3AQBGGXHPZ4TJU4YXNOY/

On May 17, 2024, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a Cobb County Police officer identified a stolen box-style truck near Mableton Parkway and Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton, Georgia. The officer requested backup and followed the vehicle to a Chevron gas station on Old Floyd Road. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver, 40-year-old Clifford Jacolby Beck of Griffin, Georgia, rammed a civilian's car and multiple patrol vehicles in an effort to escape. Officers discharged their firearms, striking Beck. Following the shooting, the truck caught fire. Officers extricated Beck from the vehicle, and emergency medical services provided aid before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers sustained injuries during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the officer-involved shooting.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-cobb-county
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mableton-griffin-man-killed-cobb-county-police-shooting
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/gbi-identifies-suspect-killed-mableton-officer-involved-shooting-gas-station/XUSFR664BVC4RLW2M5U3SU25NA/

On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an Albany Police Department (APD) officer, responding to a burglary-in-progress call with lights and sirens activated, proceeded eastbound through the intersection of North Jefferson Street and Seventh Avenue in Albany, Georgia. Simultaneously, a Crisp County Schools bus, traveling northbound on North Jefferson Street, entered the intersection. The APD patrol car collided with the bus, causing the bus to veer onto the sidewalk, where it struck 67-year-old pedestrian Robert Wayne Skaggs, pinning him against a traffic light post. Skaggs sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision resulted in seven individuals, including several students, being transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; three were reported in critical condition. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the crash.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality, multiple injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/67-old-pedestrian-killed-friday-035900172.html
https://www.wjcl.com/article/albany-georgia-school-bus-police-crash/60776404
https://www.thelegaladvocate.com/news/breaking/robert-wayne-skaggs-killed-bus-police-car-pedestrian-accident-north-jefferson-street-albany

On May 15, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., off-duty Atlanta Police Officer Koby Minor fatally shot his Lyft driver, 35-year-old Reginald T. Folks, near South Fulton Parkway and Stonewall Tell Road in Union City, Georgia. Officer Minor, who was on unpaid administrative leave due to a prior drug-related arrest, claimed he felt threatened during the ride. He alleged that Folks spoke in a foreign language via the car's Bluetooth system and ignored his requests to stop the vehicle. Believing he was being kidnapped and suspecting an attempt to recruit him into a "gay fraternity," Minor stated that when Folks reached toward the back seat, he discharged his firearm three times, striking Folks in the head. After the shooting, Minor broke a window to exit the vehicle and awaited law enforcement's arrival. Folks was pronounced dead at the scene. Minor was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault. He resigned from the Atlanta Police Department following the incident. The Union City Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://people.com/atlanta-police-officer-accused-of-fatally-shooting-lyft-driver-8650023
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/former-atlanta-police-officer-indicted-murder-reginald-folks/85-7af4b91e-49d3-4fe6-842e-fd2b795323c1
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/former-atlanta-police-officer-charged-with-murder

On May 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies, investigating mail thefts near the 500 block of Little New York Road, attempted to stop 51-year-old Jason Scott Fletcher. When Fletcher refused to stop, deputies escalated the situation by initiating a high-speed pursuit toward Roopville. Deputies called for assistance from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and a GSP trooper deployed stop sticks at the intersection of Highway 5 and Banks Circle.
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As Fletcher swerved his vehicle toward the trooper in an apparent attempt to strike him, the trooper discharged his firearm, striking Fletcher. Law enforcement transported Fletcher to Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, where he died from his injuries.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. The findings will be reviewed for further action.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-14/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-carroll-county
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/carroll-county-georgia-state-trooper-shooting-crash
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shooting-involving-law-enforcement-carroll-county-scene/85-7b61f492-77c7-469a-9477-f73838ad8ac0

On May 10, 2024, Mount Zion Police officers attempted to stop a silver Lexus IS on Bowdon Junction Road in Carroll County, Georgia. The driver did not stop. Police initiated a high-speed pursuit. The Lexus failed to navigate a curve, crossing into the opposite lane and veering off the roadway. The vehicle collided with a utility pole and a boulder, igniting upon impact and overturning. The driver was partially ejected, and all three occupants suffered fatal injuries. Due to severe burns, immediate identification was not possible. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 3 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/carroll-county/3-dead-after-driver-flees-ga-police-crashes-vehicle-car-goes-up-flames/FLBSAPHDTRDTJKALWOW56HCSNE/
https://thegeorgiagazette.com/featured/three-dead-after-driver-fleeing-mount-zion-police-crashed-into-boulder-gsp-says/

On May 10, 2024, Mount Zion Police officers attempted to stop a silver Lexus IS on Bowdon Junction Road in Carroll County, Georgia. The driver did not stop. Police initiated a high-speed pursuit. The Lexus failed to navigate a curve, crossing into the opposite lane and veering off the roadway. The vehicle collided with a utility pole and a boulder, igniting upon impact and overturning. The driver was partially ejected, and all three occupants suffered fatal injuries. Due to severe burns, immediate identification was not possible. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 3 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/carroll-county/3-dead-after-driver-flees-ga-police-crashes-vehicle-car-goes-up-flames/FLBSAPHDTRDTJKALWOW56HCSNE/
https://thegeorgiagazette.com/featured/three-dead-after-driver-fleeing-mount-zion-police-crashed-into-boulder-gsp-says/

On May 10, 2024, Mount Zion Police officers attempted to stop a silver Lexus IS on Bowdon Junction Road in Carroll County, Georgia. The driver did not stop. Police initiated a high-speed pursuit. The Lexus failed to navigate a curve, crossing into the opposite lane and veering off the roadway. The vehicle collided with a utility pole and a boulder, igniting upon impact and overturning. The driver was partially ejected, and all three occupants suffered fatal injuries. Due to severe burns, immediate identification was not possible. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 3 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/carroll-county/3-dead-after-driver-flees-ga-police-crashes-vehicle-car-goes-up-flames/FLBSAPHDTRDTJKALWOW56HCSNE/
https://thegeorgiagazette.com/featured/three-dead-after-driver-fleeing-mount-zion-police-crashed-into-boulder-gsp-says/

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Atlanta Police Department officers responded to reports of a man holding a firearm near Genessee Avenue and Fairbanks Street SW in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon arrival, officers encountered 41-year-old Claudy Pierre Jules, who was holding a handgun and a knife in the street. Officers engaged Jules and instructed him to drop the weapons.
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When Jules raised the handgun, officers tackled him to the ground in an attempt to disarm him. During the struggle, a gunshot was fired, and police responded by firing additional shots, fatally wounding Jules. Three officers sustained gunshot injuries in the encounter: one was shot in the arm, another in the leg, and a third suffered a graze wound. All were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and are expected to recover.
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Jules was pronounced dead at the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality, 3 injuries
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-16/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-atlanta
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/gbi-identifies-man-who-died-after-shooting-three-atlanta-police-officers/QFDNLJ3ICVEBJHBGJFH5J4VKUU/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/armed-man-killed-in-scuffle-with-3-atlanta-police-officers-identified

On May 10, 2024, Georgia State Patrol officers attempted a traffic stop on 41-year-old Keiwon Jerome Tucker, citing illegal window tint on his Ram 1500 TRX. When Tucker refused to stop and sped away from a gas station on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, officers escalated the encounter into a high-speed pursuit.
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Tucker, known on social media as @32scammgodd, live-streamed the chase while driving at extreme speeds and weaving through residential areas. Officers continued the pursuit as Tucker drove recklessly, allegedly voicing frustrations over repeated police stops regarding his vehicle. The chase ended when Tucker lost control of his truck on a sharp curve and crashed into a tree.
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The impact caused the truck to burst into flames, killing Tucker at the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the circumstances leading to the crash and the officers' actions during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://moparinsiders.com/nsfw-streamer-dies-in-high-speed-crash-with-trx-after-fleeing-police/
https://www.cage-online.de/hits/2024/171890/
https://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=163044

On May 7, 2024, Marietta Police officers attempted to stop Michael Allen Reno, 37, for allegedly driving a vehicle with a stolen license plate. When Reno refused to stop, officers escalated the situation by following him to 258 Amy Drive NE, where he entered the residence and locked himself inside. Police felt he was involved in thefts involving firearms and cash.
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Officers evacuated nearby homes and deployed the SWAT team. Negotiations with Reno continued for six hours but failed to result in his surrender. SWAT officers then breached the residence and found both Reno and 35-year-old Courtney Dobberson-Watts deceased in a back room, each with gunshot wounds. Police assert that Reno fatally shot Dobberson-Watts before taking his own life.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident to determine the role of police actions in the events leading to the deaths.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marietta-swat-standoff-amy-drive-ne
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marietta/suspect-wanted-multiple-crimes-barricaded-inside-home-marietta/85-ceb33087-3190-43b7-b6ea-424524e123b7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/police-identify-suspect-woman-who-died-after-hours-long-standoff-inside-marietta-home/QQKH6M3WVJFZ3INDS7TNLR2EMY/

On May 7, 2024, Marietta Police officers attempted to stop Michael Allen Reno, 37, for allegedly driving a vehicle with a stolen license plate. When Reno refused to stop, officers escalated the situation by following him to 258 Amy Drive NE, where he entered the residence and locked himself inside. Police felt he was involved in thefts involving firearms and cash.
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Officers evacuated nearby homes and deployed the SWAT team. Negotiations with Reno continued for six hours but failed to result in his surrender. SWAT officers then breached the residence and found both Reno and 35-year-old Courtney Dobberson-Watts deceased in a back room, each with gunshot wounds. Police assert that Reno fatally shot Dobberson-Watts before taking his own life.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent review of the incident to determine the role of police actions in the events leading to the deaths.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marietta-swat-standoff-amy-drive-ne
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marietta/suspect-wanted-multiple-crimes-barricaded-inside-home-marietta/85-ceb33087-3190-43b7-b6ea-424524e123b7
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/police-identify-suspect-woman-who-died-after-hours-long-standoff-inside-marietta-home/QQKH6M3WVJFZ3INDS7TNLR2EMY/

On May 4, 2024, at approximately 3:51 a.m., Atlanta Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting outside Magic City, a prominent strip club located at 241 Forsyth Street SW in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon arrival, officers discovered 32-year-old Gerrone Avery with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that an off-duty Spelman College police officer was present during an altercation between two groups, during which the officer discharged their firearm. Authorities believe Avery was among the aggressors in the incident. The Atlanta Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage to ascertain the sequence of events and the off-duty officer's involvement. As of now, the identities of the off-duty officer and other individuals involved have not been disclosed. Avery's family has expressed grief and is seeking answers regarding the circumstances of his death. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/magic-city-deadly-spelman-off-duty-officer/85-d6447446-f7ae-4129-8c91-c039a060de85
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/family-of-man-killed-outside-atlanta-strip-club-says-it-was-a-robbery
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/three-dead-shootings-saturday-morning-atlanta-magic-city-spelman-college-off-duty-officer/85-4f7ee88a-1255-4a28-81b8-5df2215a521e

Steven Scott had warrants for his arrest. Gwinnett County Police found him at Waffle House. He fled. Police escalated a chase at high speed. During the chase, police reported that Scott fired multiple shots, striking a nearby Waffle House and the unmarked vehicle of a pursuing detective. Officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to disable Scott’s vehicle after which he lost control near a utility pole. As officers approached the disabled vehicle, they allege Scott continued shooting. In response, police fired their weapons, fatally wounding Scott.
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Officers provided medical aid until emergency responders arrived, but Scott was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers sustained injuries during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent review to evaluate the circumstances of the pursuit and use of force.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-gwinnett-county
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/man-shot-killed-by-gwinnett-police-after-shootout-with-officers-identified/HS7SU7W33RB7THQJO4Q256HDU4/
https://accesswdun.com/article/2024/4/1238471/gbi-investigating-a-gwinnett-pd-officer-involved-shooting

On April 18, 2024, at approximately 6:44 p.m., the Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at 1131 Buffalo Road in Hortense, Georgia. Deputies arrived and established a perimeter around the residence with assistance from Jesup Police Department officers. Using a public address system, officers ordered Tracey Sanna, 69, to exit the home.
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Sanna briefly attempted to leave through the back door but retreated upon seeing officers. Moments later, a gunshot was heard from inside the residence. Police entered the home and found Sanna and 69-year-old Dr. Marsha Certain, a prominent local cardiologist, both deceased from gunshot wounds. Investigators stated that Sanna fatally shot Dr. Certain before taking his own life.
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The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the incident. Dr. Certain, known for her dedication to patients in Glynn and Camden counties since 1987, was a highly respected member of the community. Her death has left a deep impact on the area she served for decades.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/brunswick-doctor-killed-murder-suicide-wayne-county/77-a276c148-803c-4c37-8fab-88ed2f8c18e1
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/brunswick-doctor-killed-apparent-murder-suicide-wayne-county-deputies-say/NJR5A6TKM5DNFPE7KLSF52U2J4/
https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/brunswick-doctor-killed-in-apparent-murder-suicide-officials-say/

On April 13, 2024, Albany Police Department officers responded to reports of 41-year-old Robert Joseph Carver entering apartments and vehicles without permission in the 2000 block of Nottingham Way in Albany, Georgia. Officers arrived and detained Carver, reporting that he was acting erratically.
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While in police custody, Carver stopped breathing. Officers administered life-saving measures until emergency medical services transported him to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident to determine the events leading to Carver’s death. Authorities confirmed Carver was unarmed during the encounter.
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Carver, known as "Robby," was a United States Army veteran and a culinary graduate from The San Diego Culinary Institute. He had recently returned to Albany, Georgia, in 2023 and was working with Secure Car Care. He is survived by his parents and his sister.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wjcl.com/article/robert-joseph-carver-albany-georgia-death/60497835
https://www.mathewsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-robby-carver
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/albanyherald/name/robert-carver-obituary?id=54923935

Atlanta Police chased a man after a homicide until he committed suicide under police duress during the chase.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/suspect-dead-another-critical-after-shooting-outside-buckhead-appliance-furniture-store/BMM77QYNU5HWLDZP7PUHWY4AEI/

PoTerance Revell was chased by police for the homicide of a woman. During the chase, he committed suicide under police duress.

https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-suspect-in-womans-death-kills-himself-after-chase-to-washington-road/

On April 5, 2024, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) officers initiated a high-speed pursuit of a Ram 1500 pickup truck near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fairburn Road in Atlanta for undisclosed reasons. Police had previously pursued this vehicle in prior days but did not report any active warrants or emergent crimes at the time of the chase.
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Police escalated a high-speed chase that reached 110 mph and continued onto Interstate 285 before exiting onto Campbellton Road. As police chased the fleeing vehicle, they approached the intersection of Campbellton Road and Barge Road, where he ran a red light and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by 43-year-old Tamara Taylor, a mother of three, who was turning onto Barge Road.
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The force of the collision pushed Taylor’s car off the road and into a utility pole. Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. Hicks was apprehended and faces charges including felony murder and vehicular homicide.
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The GSP’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. Taylor’s family has questioned the necessity of the high-speed pursuit that led to her death. Her family has started a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and has expressed deep frustration with the circumstances surrounding her loss.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/family-creates-online-fundraiser-innocent-driver-mom-killed-pursuit/85-4db12a66-f9ab-4e3b-8856-463a8f6328dc
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/family-says-mother-3-left-home-food-never-came-back-after-being-killed-gsp-chase/S36D4LAPMVGLFIHJ6SEZPADTAM/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deadly-high-speed-chase-truck-fleeing-from-police-slams-into-car-killing-driver
https://www.gofundme.com/f/yczbe8-rip-mommy

On April 1, 2024, Calhoun Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Silverado they alleged was connected to a theft at a gas station in Calhoun, Georgia. The driver, a 15-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit, forcing the chase east on Highway 53 to the Calhoun Bypass and southbound onto Interstate 75.
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Officers pursued the vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph through Bartow County. Near mile marker 304, with police still in hot pursuit, the Silverado collided with a northbound Dodge Ram driven by 33-year-old Michael Stout of Ohio. The impact caused catastrophic damage to both vehicles, killing Stout instantly. The 15-year-old driver was also fatally injured.
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As other vehicles attempted to avoid the wreckage, a secondary crash occurred, critically injuring one person who was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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Stout, a devoted father and husband, was returning home from work. His family has raised concerns over the necessity of a high-speed chase that endangered innocent lives.
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The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the pursuit and crash to determine whether law enforcement actions complied with safety policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/traffic-red-alert-major-crash-shuts-down-i-75-nb-near-bartow-gordon-county-line/WUISXRLFHFHSLCJ7YKM5BL2JQQ/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/serious-crash-on-i-75nb-in-bartow-county-closes-lanes-monday-morning
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/witnesses-describe-chase-crash-that-shut-down-i-75-leaving-2-dead/BEOR5A772JA2HLS7I6OX2WYMHA/
https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-mondays-fatal-i-75-accident/

On April 1, 2024, Calhoun Police Department officers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Silverado they alleged was connected to a theft at a gas station in Calhoun, Georgia. The driver, a 15-year-old boy, did not stop. Police escalated the situation into a high-speed pursuit, forcing the chase east on Highway 53 to the Calhoun Bypass and southbound onto Interstate 75.
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Officers pursued the vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph through Bartow County. Near mile marker 304, with police still in hot pursuit, the Silverado collided with a northbound Dodge Ram driven by 33-year-old Michael Stout of Ohio. The impact caused catastrophic damage to both vehicles, killing Stout instantly. The 15-year-old driver was also fatally injured.
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As other vehicles attempted to avoid the wreckage, a secondary crash occurred, critically injuring one person who was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
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Stout, a devoted father and husband, was returning home from work. His family has raised concerns over the necessity of a high-speed chase that endangered innocent lives.
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The Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the pursuit and crash to determine whether law enforcement actions complied with safety policies.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities
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Last Update: 12/02/2024

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/traffic-red-alert-major-crash-shuts-down-i-75-nb-near-bartow-gordon-county-line/WUISXRLFHFHSLCJ7YKM5BL2JQQ/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/serious-crash-on-i-75nb-in-bartow-county-closes-lanes-monday-morning
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/witnesses-describe-chase-crash-that-shut-down-i-75-leaving-2-dead/BEOR5A772JA2HLS7I6OX2WYMHA/
https://wbhfradio.org/update-on-mondays-fatal-i-75-accident/

On March 31, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Fayetteville Police officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of North Glynn Street and East Stonewall Avenue after observing a vehicle with a license plate that did not correspond to the vehicle's registration. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a chase through Fayetteville. Before the busy McDonough Road intersection, officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway and crash. Both occupants, identified as adult females, were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident. As of this 12/02/2024 update, the identities of the two women involved in the March 31, 2024, incident in Fayetteville, Georgia, have not been publicly disclosed. The Georgia State Patrol is overseeing the investigation, and further details may emerge upon its conclusion.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 2 fatalities.
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Date of Last Update: March 31, 2024.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/high-speed-chase-results-in-deadly-crash-in-fayetteville-gsp-investigating
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/pursuit-turns-into-deadly-crash-fayetteville/85-1dafad26-3080-4e71-b84d-06972583e194

On March 31, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Fayetteville Police officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of North Glynn Street and East Stonewall Avenue after observing a vehicle with a license plate that did not correspond to the vehicle's registration. The driver did not stop. Troopers escalated a chase through Fayetteville. Before the busy McDonough Road intersection, officers executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway and crash. Both occupants, identified as adult females, were transported to a local hospital, where they died from their injuries. The Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident. As of this 12/02/2024 update, the identities of the two women involved in the March 31, 2024, incident in Fayetteville, Georgia, have not been publicly disclosed. The Georgia State Patrol is overseeing the investigation, and further details may emerge upon its conclusion.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 2 fatalities.
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Date of Last Update: March 31, 2024.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/high-speed-chase-results-in-deadly-crash-in-fayetteville-gsp-investigating
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/pursuit-turns-into-deadly-crash-fayetteville/85-1dafad26-3080-4e71-b84d-06972583e194

On March 28, 2024, Clayton County Police Department (CCPD) officers were investigating allegations of sexual assault and false imprisonment involving Robert Prince, 37, of College Park, Georgia. As officers arrived to execute a search warrant at the location where the alleged assault occurred, they observed Prince driving past in a black car. Officers followed him to a Valero gas station on Riverdale Road and attempted to detain him for questioning. Prince exited his vehicle and began firing at the officers, striking their patrol car's windshield and body. The officers took cover and returned fire, resulting in Prince's death at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
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Further details emerged from Captain Steve Long of the CCPD, who was involved in the incident. He stated that upon stopping their vehicles, Prince fired with a modified machine gun. Long and Sergeant Casey Fausel took cover and returned fire. Prince was struck and died at the scene.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality.
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Date of Last Update: May 20, 2024.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-03-28/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-clayton-county-ga
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/sexual-assault-suspect-shot-killed-by-clayton-county-police-identified-gbi-says/E64MYJCP3RE6PFVHATNGCWKHJM/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/gods-grace-police-captain-describes-surviving-shootout-with-suspect-clayton-co-gas-station/GZFRWPFTZJEHFADTVPXMEKJS2A/

On March 23, 2024, Houston County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence on S. Houston Lake Road in Kathleen, Georgia, following reports of a man holding his ex-wife hostage. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man who had locked himself inside the home. Police escalated a standoff. He eventually died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the incident. At the time of reporting, authorities had not released the individual's name pending notification of next of kin.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality.
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Date of Last Update: 12/03/2024.

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/houston-officials-block-road-after-domestic-situation/93-6ee28ba4-b7e0-4ad5-a901-35d320c0c922

On March 23, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Snellville Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Tucson near the intersection of U.S. 78 (West Main Street) and Fountain Drive, close to Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia. The vehicle was stopped for operating without headlights. The driver, identified as Rashawn Johnson, 36, of Tucker, Georgia, partially lowered his window and informed officers that he wished to call his mother. After providing his identification, Johnson remained in the vehicle. When officers requested that he exit, he opened the driver's door, revealing a firearm. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Johnson discharged his firearm, leading officers to return fire. Johnson sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested to investigate the officer-involved shooting. An autopsy conducted by the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Johnson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality.

Date of Last Update: 12/03,/2024.

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-26/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-snellville
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/man-killed-shooting-involving-officers-near-metro-hospital-shot-himself-me-confirms/RF5DJ4RKIZEHNBVR5G3JAQGD74/

On March 15, 2024, law enforcement agencies, including the Newnan Police Department and the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend 19-year-old Omar Maurice Rosser Jr., believed to have shot 19-year-old Bryant Elder. Upon locating Rosser, officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant. Rosser locked himself inside a residence. A SWAT team was deployed and engaged with Rosser. After an extended standoff, SWAT officers breached the residence and found Rosser deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. This incident remains under investigation by local authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding both the initial homicide and the subsequent standoff.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality.
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Date of Last Update: December 3, 2024.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/19-year-old-murder-suspect-found-dead-after-swat-standoff-newnan-police-say/4JVXHDJ45RBTDFQ6H4LFAZQHFY/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/murder-suspect-found-dead-following-swat-standoff-in-newnan
https://www.wrbl.com/news/crime/meriwether-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-luthersville-man-wanted-for-murder/

On March 7, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, Muscogee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Special Operations Unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 27-year-old Demon Shaquille Moore, who was accompanied by 27-year-old Daizia Leatrice Williams. Moore did not stop. Deputies escalated the chase along Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia. During the pursuit, deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop Moore's vehicle. The maneuver caused Moore to lose control, cross the median, overturn, and collide with another vehicle on Veterans Parkway. Moore attempted to escape on foot but was arrested at the scene. Both Moore and Williams were injured and transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. Williams was pronounced dead at 4:01 PM on March 8, 2024.

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crime/article286563045.html
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjenL_h7e-EAxVTg4QIHeIpCuYQFnoECBAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrbl.com%2Fnews%2Fpassenger-of-car-involved-in-chase-on-veterans-parkway-dies%2F&usg=AOvVaw383n_7WNHl_kS5gb6yGEKl&opi=89978449
https://cnaw2news.com/2024/03/09/sheriff-releases-more-details-in-traffic-stop-fatal-crash-on-veterans-pkwy-in-columbus/
https://www.wrbl.com/news/passenger-of-car-involved-in-chase-on-veterans-parkway-dies/

On March 7, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, deputies from the Troup County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at 1155 Shoemaker Road in West Point, Georgia. The call reported that 52-year-old Russell Heiser was armed and threatening to harm himself and possibly others inside the residence, including a child. Police evacuated several family members from the home, leaving Heiser inside alone. Around 11:45 PM, Heiser exited the residence, placed his handgun on the porch railing, and continued to communicate with deputies. Shortly after midnight, a deputy deployed a Taser, alleging that Heiser had attempted to retrieve the weapon. Heiser allegedly managed to obtain the handgun and pointed it at deputies. He fired a number of rounds as he retreated into the house. A single gunshot was heard from inside. Deputies entered the home and found Heiser unresponsive from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Date of Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/troup-county-man-dead-after-encounter-with-sheriffs-deputies
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-03-08/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-troup-county
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/man-dead-after-holding-family-hostage-pointing-gun-police-troup-county-officials-say/PLGT576X2FBZ5IL52DADA6YBSA/

On March 3, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, officers from the Clarkesville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a truck driven by 48-year-old William Charles Lamberti. Lamberti did not stop. Police escalated the chase along Georgia Highway 115 in Habersham County. The Habersham County Sheriff's Office and Demorest Police Department joined the high-speed chase. A Habersham County Sheriff's deputy performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, bringing the pursuit to an end near Georgia Highway 115 and Habersham Mills Road. Lamberti, under intense pressure from a multi-agency high-speed chase and the aggressive PIT maneuver, shot himself inside the truck. Emergency Medical Services treated Lamberti and transported him to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident due to the use of the PIT maneuver. Lamberti's body was taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
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Number of Casualties During This Police Encounter: 1 fatality
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Date of Last Update: December 3, 2024

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-03-04/gbi-investigates-death-habersham-county-after-attempted-traffic-stop-and
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thenortheastgeorgian/name/william-lamberti-obituary?id=54631962
https://www.hillsidememorialchapel.com/obituary/WilliamsCharles-LambertiJr
https://www.nowhabersham.com/william-charles-lamberti-jr/
https://www.fetchyournews.com/featured-stories/gbi-investigates-death-in-habersham-county-after-attempted-traffic-stop-and-chase/
https://www.sky963.com/gbi-investigates-death-in-habersham-county-after-attempted-traffic-stop-and-chase/
https://hoodline.com/2024/03/man-dies-by-suicide-following-high-speed-chase-after-traffic-stop-in-habersham-county/
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/william-lamberti-obituary?pid=206509733
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/30962972/williams-charles-lamberti-jr
https://wgtjradio.com/update-gbi-investigating-death-after-attempted-traffic-stop-chase-in-habersham/