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Deputy Shoots, Kills Armed Man in Oconee County Standoff
26 Jun
Summary
- Oconee County deputy fatally shot a man on Thursday night.
- The incident involved a reported suicidal person armed with a knife.
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the case.
In Oconee County, a deputy-involved shooting resulted in the death of a man on Thursday night. Authorities were dispatched around 7:22 p.m. to a residence off Friar Road following a report of a suicidal person. Information indicated the individual had self-harmed with a knife and remained armed, expressing intent to cause further harm.
Deputies encountered the man, who was reportedly still armed and pointed a weapon at them. A deputy discharged their firearm, striking the individual. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene; no deputies sustained injuries. The identities of both the deceased and the deputy have not been released.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the investigation into the incident. Crisis support resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the NAMI HelpLine, are available for those in distress.
