Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Kelly Shannon Bowen

Gender : Male

Age : 51

Race : White

Date : 03/14/2021

Location : Interstate 16 near Mile Marker 132

City : Statesboro

County : Bulloch

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia State Patrol, Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office, Reidsville Police Department, Evans County Sheriff’s Office, Candler County Sheriff’s Office, Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit and standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 14, 2021, 51-year-old Kelly Shannon Bowen abducted a woman at gunpoint in Reidsville, Georgia, prompting a multi-county pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies. During the chase, Bowen fired at pursuing officers and the victim’s family. A Georgia State Patrol trooper was grazed in the head by gunfire. The pursuit ended on Interstate 16 near Mile Marker 132 in Bulloch County, where officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. Bowen was shot during the ensuing standoff and later died at the hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted an independent investigation of the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtoc.com/2021/03/14/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-bulloch-county/
https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/bulloch-crime-safety/update-gbi-investigation-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-bulloch-co/