Death by Cop 2021-2025
Search fatalities
You can use any or all of the fields to refine the search.
Timothy Statham
Age : 37
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 02/18/2021
Location : Fritz Mar Lane and Newton Bridge Road
City : Athens
County : Clarke
State : Georgia
Agency : Athens-Clarke County Police Department
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/18/2021, Athens-Clarke County police officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported as stolen. Officers followed the vehicle until it entered a ditch near Fritz Mar Lane and Newton Bridge Road. Timothy Statham exited the vehicle and moved into a wooded area nearby. Additional officers responded and attempted to get him to surrender. Police said Statham did not comply, kept his hands in his pockets, and made statements indicating he had ammunition, although investigators later said he was unarmed. During the encounter, officers reported that Statham moved toward them. Three officers opened fire, striking him. Statham died at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-02-18/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-athens-clarke-county
https://www.ajc.com/news/athens-officers-asked-man-to-show-his-hands-17-times-before-fatal-shooting/PXJ5NPTQKFH4BKUAWK3DOZCWVU/
