GBI Investigates Fatal Deputy Shooting in Brantley County
Key Questions
What happened in the Brantley County deputy shooting?
A Brantley County deputy fatally shot suspect Thomas Kenneth Bowen III, 37, of Blackshear, during a vehicle pursuit while serving warrants. The suspect drew a gun on deputies.
Who was the suspect in the officer-involved shooting?
Thomas Kenneth Bowen III, age 37, from Blackshear, Georgia, was killed in the incident. No officers were injured.
What is the status of the deputy involved?
The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. This is standard procedure.
Which agency is investigating the shooting?
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the officer-involved shooting in Brantley County.
What has the sheriff said about the incident?
Brantley County Sheriff Davis described the incident as tragic and dangerous, noting rising tensions for law enforcement.
Brantley deputy fatally shoots suspect during warrants service pursuit after suspect draws gun; no deputy injuries, deputy on admin leave; Sheriff Davis calls incident tragic/dangerous amid rising law enforcement tensions.