Pier Alexander Shelton Killed by George State Police, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Villa Rica Police Department, Carrollton Police Department

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
GA-61 and Whitworth Road
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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

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