Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Leroy Snead
Age : 67
Gender : Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 02/27/2021
Location : 448 Boulevard SE
City : Atlanta
County : Fulton
State : Georgia
Agency : Georgia State Patrol
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/27/2021, an off-duty Georgia State Patrol trooper was at a BP gas station on Boulevard SE when a man chased another person into the store. The trooper followed them inside. Police said Leroy Snead was armed with a knife and was attempting to stab the other individual. The trooper ordered Snead to drop the knife. The trooper exited the store, and Snead followed him outside. According to authorities, Snead continued moving toward the trooper while holding the knife as the trooper backed away. The trooper then shot and killed Snead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/region/2021/03/knife-attack-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting/
