An Elbert County Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense. During the stop, police say Maldonado was found to be driving without a license and was suspected to be driving under the influence. When the trooper attempted to arrest Maldonado for the offenses, Maldonado reached for the trooper's gun belt. The trooper shot and killed Maldonado.
Victim's Name: Edwin Amaya Maldonado
Agency Responsible: Georgia State Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 27, 2016
County: Elbert
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1998
Geography: Rural