Armed woman killed by law enforcement during traffic stop in Bartow County, GBI says
A heavy police presence can be seen along Georgia Highway 20 at Highlands College Boulevards in Cartersville on May 28, 2025. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - A deadly shooting during a traffic stop in Bartow County is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
What we know:
Investigators with the GBI tell FOX 5 that the incident began when 50-year-old Cartersville resident Carrie Hall arrived at a home in Bartow County and fired at least one shot.
The homeowner contacted the Bartow County Sheriff's Office and identified Hall.
At around 8:40 p.m., deputies and a Cartersville police officer located Hall in her vehicle along Georgia Highway 20 at Conference Center Drive and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, Hall reportedly got out of her vehicle armed with a gun and did not follow instructions to drop the weapon.
The deputies and officers fired multiple shots, hitting Hall. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
No officers were hurt.
What's next:
The GBI will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. Once done, it will give the case to the Bartow County District Attorney’s Office for review.
The Source: The details in this article were provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cartersville Police Department.