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Travon Yarborough

Gender : Male

Age : 18

Race : Black

Date : 07/09/2024

Location : Harwell Road NW and Delmar Lane NW

City : Atlanta

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : Atlanta Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during car chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 9, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., deputies from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Support Team (FAST) observed a vehicle committing a traffic offense on Harwell Road NW in Atlanta. The vehicle, a stolen SUV from Decatur, was driven by 18-year-old Travon Yarborough. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, Yarborough fled, leading to a high-speed pursuit. The chase concluded near the intersection of Harwell Road NW and Delmar Lane NW when Yarborough crashed into a utility pole. After the crash, Yarborough exited the vehicle and brandished a firearm at the deputies. In response, a deputy fired at least one shot, striking Yarborough. Despite his injuries, Yarborough fled on foot but was apprehended in the backyard of a nearby residence. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover. A female passenger in the SUV was also taken to the hospital for observation. No deputies were injured during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting. The names of the involved officers have not been disclosed, and information regarding any administrative actions is currently unavailable.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 0 fatalities
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Last update: 12/02/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/harwell-road-delmar-lane-atlanta-officer-involved-shooting-fulton-county-sheriffs-office
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-07-10/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-fulton-county
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/suspect-fulton-county-deputy-involved-shooting-found-womans-backyard/PAAEMZBYQRABDPFCBCFZ3YBOFY/