A traffic stop in Fulton County turned fatal when a suspect opened fire on law enforcement, leading to the death of the suspect and the sheriff’s K9, Titan.
Just the Facts:
• Pursuit and Attempted Stop: Around 11 p.m. on November 13, a Coweta County Deputy attempted to pull over a Chrysler 300 on North Highway 29 near Tommy Lee Cook Road. The driver fled, prompting a high-speed pursuit that crossed into Fulton County at speeds up to 110 mph.
• Confrontation: The deputy conducted a PIT maneuver to stop the car and deployed K9 Titan. As the dog approached, the suspect opened fire, fatally injuring Titan.
• Suspect’s Death: The deputy returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Injury to Deputy: The deputy sustained multiple graze wounds but was treated at a hospital and released, expected to recover fully.
• Titan’s Legacy: K9 Titan served the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office for more than five years, aiding in missing persons cases, narcotics detection, and numerous arrests.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist with 25-years experience in journalism. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is the publisher of The Georgia Sun and a fifth-generation Georgian.
