A Georgia Police Agent Was shot and killed on Friday evening when he responded to a shopping center in the city of Roswell.
The Roswell police were called to the Kings Market shopping center on 1425 Market Blvd. Roswell police chef James Conroy, around 7 p.m. around 7 p.m.
While the police were looking for the area, an officer found a man behind the mall who pulled out a gun and opened the fire at the officer. The officer was beaten several times.
First aid was provided by other officers. He was transported to a hospital where he was declared dead.
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A police officer in Georgia was shot and killed on Friday evening when he responded to a report of a suspect. (LIBRA)
Officers chased the suspect and took him in custody.
The police did not release the identity of the officer or the shooter.
“It is with deep sorrow that we share the devastating news of the loss of one of our officers,” said Roswell’s police on Facebook. “While he served the Roswell community and responded to a report from a suspect person, a Roswell police officer was shot and killed in the service earlier tonight. The suspect was immediately established and detained.”
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The suspected shooter has been taken into custody. (LIBRA)
“More information will be released in the coming days, but our priority is now to surround and support the family of our fallen officer and grieving department,” the post added. “We ask that your hearts and your prayers are with us to do the same.”
Republican government Brian Kemp said that he and his family are praying for the loved ones of the officer and mourning the ‘sudden and heartbreaking loss’.
“Tonight Marty, the girls and I pray for the loved ones of a Roswell police officer who was shot down and killed in the line of duty,” Kemp wrote on X. “We join them, his colleague Roswell PD and everything law enforcement in mourning To mourn this sudden and heartbreaking loss, and we ask all Georgians to participate in your thoughts and prayers. “
Government Brian Kemp said he and his family are praying for the officer’s loved ones. (LIBRA)
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“We also ask that we remain aware of the heavy sacrifices that make law enforcement and their families to keep us all safe every day,” he continued. “May the memory of this courageous man inspire us all in the days, weeks and years ahead.”
Other law enforcement agencies In the area, condolences offered the officer’s death.
