A Georgia State Trooper pulled a vehicle over for speeding. The vehicle stopped initially, but as the trooper approached the car, it allegedly drove off. A pursuit began and troopers allege a passenger shot at patrol cars with a rifle. The vehicle eventually crashed and the two individuals ran out of the car. Police allege the individuals shot at officers throughout the pursuit. One suspect was shot and killed by officers, and the other was taken into custody.
Agency: George State Police, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Villa Rica Police Department, Carrollton Police Department
Motive: traffic violation (speeding)
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Pier Alexander Shelton
Death Date: April 12, 2021
County: Carroll
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car
Washington Post Database ID: 6768