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Russell Heiser

Gender : Male

Age : 52

Race : White

Date : 03/07/2024

Location : 1155 Shoemaker Rd

City : Troup

County : Troup

State : Georgia

Agency : Troup County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance in mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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/