Police initiated a traffic stop on Dolce after he was allegedly speeding. At some point during the stop, Dolce began driving his car, dragging Officer Joe Burson down the road. Burson fired shots at Dolce, killing him. Burson also later died.
Killer: Joe Burson (deceased)
Agency: Holly Springs Police Department
Motive: traffic stop
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ansy Dolce
Death Date: June 17, 2021
County: Cherokee
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6934