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Georgia Deputy Critically Wounded at Domestic

Deputy Lena Marshall was wounded in the gunfire, while the GBI said Jessica Worsham, 43, of Hoschton was fatally shot in the exchange of fire.

November 8, 2021

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GA Officer Critically Wounded at Domestic, Suspect at Large

The officer was shot while attempting to arrest the suspect and rushed to Piedmont Henry Hospital, but the officer's injuries were too severe, and was diverted to the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital, police said. At last report, the officer was in critical but stable condition.

November 5, 2021

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GA Officers Save Railroad Worker Suffering Heart Attack

Conyers Police Officer Huf and Officer Wright quickly sprung into action, cutting off the man's shirt, performing CPR and using a defibrillator. Dramatic bodycam footage captured the life-saving moment on video.

October 26, 2021

Training

GA Agency Training Officers to Shoot to Incapacitate

The chief’s “Shoot to Incapacitate” program has drawn interest from academics who say it merits further study. In the national law enforcement community, however, it has elicited harsh, widespread criticism.

October 25, 2021

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Atlanta Police Release Video of Officer Being Struck on I-75, Urge Drivers to Move Over

As he is about to take a photo, Officer Randerson is hit by a car. The video shows chaos for the next five seconds in quick flashes.

October 21, 2021

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GA Officer Dies of Heart Attack in Gym

Sergeant Rick McMahan of the Columbus (GA) Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack while running on a treadmill in the department gym.

October 19, 2021

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GA Deputy Ambushed, Wounded Driving to Work

According to Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman, the deputy was shot while on his way to work. Sheriff Countryman says someone pulled up beside the deputy and fired multiple shots - one striking the deputy.

October 14, 2021

Training

Georgia Police Recruit Dies After Medical Emergency During Training

Ronald Donat, 41, was a member of the Gwinnett County Police Department’s 112 Training Academy. Donat experienced the medical emergency that killed him during physical training in the first class of the day, at about 6:45 a.m., which prompted him to be taken to a local hospital.

October 12, 2021

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GA Officer Ambushed and Murdered in Retaliation for Arrest

Special Agent in Charge Lindsey Wilkes of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the GBI believes Officer Harrison was killed because of an arrest he made earlier during his shift.

October 11, 2021

Patrol

GA Deputy Helps Woman with Child Seats Instead of Citing Her

Lieutenant Huval was driving to work when he pulled a car over for a traffic violation. While he was talking to the driver, he noticed the two young kids were in car seats that did not fit properly.

September 17, 2021

Patrol

GA Chief Found Dead of Apparent Heart Attack

Chief Kenneth Kirkland, 51, was found late Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. He was reported missing Wednesday evening when he did not show up at a church where he was scheduled to speak.

August 27, 2021

Patrol

GA Man Chased by Police After Stealing Mortuary Van

The suspect, Kijon Griffin, allegedly stole a van at a crematory in Conyers. When Griffin drove away from police, a body on a gurney fell out of the open hatch. It was left in the rear parking lot of the building.

August 27, 2021