James Thompson Killed by Troup County Sheriff's Office

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Old Crime Scene Address:
700 Hines Road
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Deputies were called to a home in reference to a dispute involving a knife. When officials arrived at the scene they discovered family members outside of the home. Police said James Thompson was inside the home with a 24-year-old woman. Officers then heard shots fired inside the home and ordered them to come outside. Thompson walked out with the woman in a chokehold and a knife in his hand. He put down the knife and released the woman. The woman was shot inside the home. Officers handcuffed Thompson, who they said was “very combative” during the arrest, and sat him on the ground by the police vehicle. Officials then said at some point he stopped breathing.

Victim's Name: James Thompson

Agency Responsible: Troup County Sheriff's Office

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Race: White

Date of Death: January 31, 2017

County: Troup

Cause of Death: Taser

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Geography: Suburban

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