The Gist: In Bethlehem, Georgia a police shooting on December 3, led to the death of 60-year-old Robert Reynolds Sr., during a response to a domestic disturbance.
The Details: According to the GBI, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office deputies encountered the armed Reynolds at a home on Thorn Brook Circle. In the ensuing confrontation, three deputies fired at Reynolds, and shot him. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, at the request of the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.
In Context: This incident adds to a growing list of police shootings in Georgia, with the GBI investigating 96 such cases in 2023 alone.
What’s Next?: The ongoing GBI investigation will culminate in a report to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for review, potentially leading to further legal or administrative actions based on its findings.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
