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Robert Allen Bostic

Gender : Male

Age : 25

Race : Black

Date : 06/18/2024

Location : Highway 301 and A.J. Riggs Rd

City : Statesboro

County : Bulloch

State : Georgia

Agency : Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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

SOURCE LINKS :

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