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Georgia family demands answers after 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Eryn Rogers, WSB-TV , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· October 5, 2026
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Key points The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. An officer-involved shooting occurred early Saturday, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Zadarious Dorsey.
An officer-involved shooting occurred early Saturday, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Zadarious Dorsey. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. Dorsey's family is seeking answers and has spoken exclusively to a news outlet. They claim to have had no contact with the GBI and have not been able to identify the body.
The shooting took place near Cliff Circle after a police officer followed a white car. The circumstances surrounding the incident are not fully clear. For more information, readers can download the WSB-TV News app for updates as the story develops.
Further details about the shooting and the investigation are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An officer-involved shooting occurred early Saturday, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Zadarious Dorsey. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. Dorsey's family is seeking…
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