An officer responding to a domestic disturbance call was shot at by Morehead, who was equipped with a high-power rifle. The officer returned fire and fatally shot Morehead, and was later cleared of any wrongdoing by the county District Attorney.
Victim's Name: Herbert Wayne Morehead
Agency Responsible: Chattooga County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: March 9, 2014
County: Chattooga
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural