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Georgia officer shot and killed; suspect dead after being stopped in SC
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- Jimmie Lee Steverson, the suspect in the shooting death of Warm Springs Officer Chris Fisher, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being stopped in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- Officer Fisher was killed around 11:57 p.m. Tuesday outside a motel in Meriwether County, Georgia, after having arrested Steverson days earlier.
- A Blue Alert was issued following the shooting, and a significant law enforcement presence was reported at the scene, including Warm Springs officers, Meriwether County deputies, and GBI agents.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed deep sadness over the officer’s death and called for prayers for Fisher’s family and fellow officers.
- In response to the incident, Meriwether County Schools announced enhanced security measures at all schools, emphasizing the safety of students and staff as a top priority.
