Kelly Shannon Bowen Killed by Georgia State Patrol, Tattnall County Sheriff's Office, Reidsville Police Department, Evans County Sheriff's Office, Candler County Sheriff's Office, Bulloch County Sheriff's Office

Police responded to a home invasion and alleged kidnapping. Police began pursuing the suspect's vehicle, and allege the driver shot at a trooper and attempted to ram multiple officers. A PIT maneiver eventually stopped the vehicle, and the driver and hostage exited. Police say the hostage was able to get free, and officers from several departments shot and killed the man.

Agency: Georgia State Patrol, Tattnall County Sheriff's Office, Reidsville Police Department, Evans County Sheriff's Office, Candler County Sheriff's Office, Bulloch County Sheriff's Office

Motive: home invasion/kidnapping

Confrontation Type: Violent Crime

Service Call: Yes

Body Camera: no

Official Disposition: Pending investigation

Victim Name: Kelly Shannon Bowen

Death Date: March 13, 2021

County: Bulloch

Geography: Rural

Gender: Male

Age: 51

Race: White

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: other

Washington Post Database ID: 6697

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