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Man accused of killing Georgia officer had been arrested by him days earlier
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michael Seiden , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Jimmy Lee Steverson, is accused of shooting the officer. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is involved in the case.
A police sergeant was killed by a man he had arrested earlier. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Jimmy Lee Steverson, is accused of shooting the officer. Arrest warrants reveal the officer had previously taken Steverson into custody on felony charges related to drugs and a firearm.
During that encounter, Steverson allegedly became violent, striking the officer in the face. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is involved in the case. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The officer who was killed was a sergeant with the Warm Springs police department.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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