Driver killed by police after flipping SUV during chase
Reckless driving stop leads to fatal Cobb County shooting
Cobb County police officers shot and killed a driver who crashed an SUV and fired a gun during a late-night confrontation on Windy Hill Road.
Cobb County police officers shot and killed a driver who crashed an SUV and fired a gun during a confrontation late Friday night on Windy Hill Road.
Fatal Cobb County confrontation
What we know:
Officers attempted a routine traffic stop on a dark Cadillac SUV that was being driven recklessly before the driver sped away. The driver quickly lost control and flipped the vehicle into a residential yard.
Initially, the driver stayed inside the flipped vehicle and ignored commands to get out. When the man tried to climb out of the SUV holding a gun, he fired his weapon, prompting officers to return fire.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity, age or medical history of the deceased driver. It remains unclear how many total shots were fired during the brief exchange of gunfire.
Officials have not stated exactly what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Police have also not disclosed what initially triggered the reckless driving behavior.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
What's next:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation took over the case to conduct an independent review of the shooting. No police officers suffered injuries during the sequence of events.
Once GBI agents finish reviewing the evidence, they will send their final case file to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors will then review the findings to determine the next legal steps.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a Cobb County Police Department news release detailing the timing and official response, as well as FOX 5's reporting on the scene.