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