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Man shot, killed by Coweta County deputy: The latest
A Coweta County deputy fatally shot a man with a gun Thursday night following a traffic stop attempt and subsequent confrontation, according to authorities.
GRANTVILLE, Ga. - A Coweta County deputy fatally shot a man with a gun Thursday night following a traffic stop attempt and subsequent confrontation, according to authorities.
What we know:
Authorities identified the man as 39-year-old Daniel Olsen of Grantville.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop an off-road vehicle around 8:15 p.m. Jan. 8 in the area of Lowery Road. The vehicle refused to stop, leading deputies on a brief pursuit before pulling into a driveway on Greenfield Lane. The driver then ran into a residence and refused commands to come outside. Deputies later left the area to seek arrest warrants after identifying the suspect.
About 45 minutes later, Coweta County 911 received a call reporting the suspect had exited the home armed with a gun and was driving back toward Lowery Road. Authorities said a deputy parked in a nearby neighborhood encountered the armed man and ordered him to drop the weapon. Shots were fired, and the suspect was struck.
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Coweta County deputy fatally shoots man
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop an off-road vehicle around 8:15 p.m. Jan. 8 in the area of Lowery Road. The confrontation ended in a deadly shooting.
Deputies rendered life-saving aid at the scene before the suspect was taken to Piedmont Newnan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
What's next:
At the request of the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation and is conducting an independent review.
The Source: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation provided the details for this article. The original story was updated after a press release was received with additional information, including the new information that the man had died.