Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel Sullivan
Gender : Male
Age : 54
Race : White
Date : 10/22/2024
Location : Lawson Gap Road
City : Sardis City
County : Etowah
State : Alabama
Agency : Etowah County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, Sardis police were dispatched to 1415 Sardis Rd. at Sardis Middle School in response to a disturbance involving a parent, Daniel Sullivan, who allegedly became confrontational in the congested school drop-off lane. Upon arrival, officers encountered Sullivan, who then fled the scene in a vehicle. The Sardis officer escalated the pursuit, which led through multiple roadways before ending at Sullivan’s residence on Lawson Gap Road. Sullivan exited the vehicle, and an altercation occurred. Police allege that shots were exchanged, but no specifics have been released regarding weapons or body-worn camera footage. Sullivan was shot and killed by an officer whose name is being withheld. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbs42.com/news/sardis-middle-school-parent-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-that-began-in-the-car-drop-off-line/
https://www.sandmountainreporter.com/news/article_f926cd82-9185-11ef-a026-b3d78bc69bf0.html
