Paulding deputies spotted a man in a car who matched the description of a suspect involved in a home invasion. They followed him to his home. When they approached him, he fled into a wooded area. Thomas allegedly fired at deputies. They returned fire, killing him.
Victim's Name: Corey Thomas
Agency Responsible: Paulding Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: July 20, 2013
County: Cobb
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban