An officer reports that while on his way to work, he saw Garmon attempting to break into an abandoned car. Garmon fled on foot when he approached. When he caught up to him, Garmon tried to take his gun. During a struggle, "the gun discharged," killing Garmon.
Victim's Name: Michael Clifford Garmon
Agency Responsible: Clayton County Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: October 24, 2013
County: Clayton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed