Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Steven Jesse Dylan Thompson
Age : 29
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2021
Location : Bradford Park Lane and Browns Road
City : Auburn
County : Barrow
State : Georgia
Agency : Auburn Police Department, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/24/2021, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on Steven Jesse Dylan Thompson in Auburn after observing a stop sign violation. During the stop, police identified an active arrest warrant for Thompson. Thompson did not stop, and police chased his vehicle. The pursuit ended when Thompson crashed. Police reported that Thompson remained inside the vehicle while holding a firearm and made statements about harming himself. Thompson then entered a nearby home, where police reported he watched officers from inside through a window. Police stated that Thompson later fired shots toward officers. Officers engaged Thompson and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Thompson was 29 years old. Reporting indicated concerns about Thompson’s mental health during the incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the police shooting, which was reported as pending.
