The Gist: In a high-stakes car chase today that ended with shots fired, law enforcement from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Newnan Police say they found themselves forced to use deadly force to neutralize immediate threats to public and officer safety.
An investigation is underway, helmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
What Happened: Patrol units from both the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and the Newnan Police Department were engaged in a car chase around 2:20 p.m. The chase concluded when officers deemed it necessary to use lethal measures to protect civilians and law enforcement personnel in the area.
By The Numbers:
Time of incident: Around 2:20 p.m.
Agencies involved: Two; Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Newnan Police Department
What’s Next: The GBI has taken charge of the ongoing investigation. The names of the officers involved and details about the initiation of the chase have yet to be released.
Stay tuned for more information as the investigation progresses.
