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Commerce officers shoot man they say charged at them with screwdriver
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Two Commerce police officers shot a man accused of charging at them with a screwdriver. The shooting happened Thursday in the area of Orchard Drive off Maysville Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to the shooting.Commerce Police Chief Jeff Drossman confirmed to Channel 2 Action N...
Key takeaway Commerce Police Chief Jeff Drossman confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that they were called to reports of a burglary in progress on Forest Street around 6:30 p.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's involvement in the Commerce police officer shooting is a crucial step in ensuring transparency and accountability in the incident. As the GBI gathers more information, residents in the area of Orchard Drive and Maysville Road will be looking for answers on what led up to the shooting and whether anyone was injured. This incident may also prompt a review of the Commerce Police Department's use of force policies and procedures, which could have implications for law enforcement training and protocols in the region. The community will be watching closely as the GBI investigation unfolds, and the findings will likely be of interest to local officials and residents concerned about public safety in Fulton County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Two Commerce police officers shot a man accused of charging at them with a screwdriver. The shooting happened Thursday in the area of Orchard Drive off Maysville Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to the shooting.Commerce Police Chief Jeff Drossman confirmed to Channel 2 Action N...
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