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Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west Georgia
By Kimberly Wright at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the suspect is dead in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon.Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who’s near the shooting scene in Coweta County, says traffic in the area is severely snarled.Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the deadly sho...
Key takeaway Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who’s near the shooting scene in Coweta County, says traffic in the area is severely snarled.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The shutdown of I-85 southbound will significantly impact commuters traveling to the Grantville area, who should prepare for lengthy delays. With the Georgia Department of Transportation reporting the closure at mile marker 35, past State Road 14, drivers may want to consider alternative routes to avoid the congestion. The involvement of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol in the incident underscores the complexity of the situation, and their presence will likely be felt in the community as the investigation unfolds. As the GBI takes over providing updates, residents can expect a thorough examination of the events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. The fact that no deputies were hurt in the incident is a relief, but the incident will still have a ripple effect on the community, particularly in terms of traffic and public safety concerns.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the suspect is dead in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon.Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who’s near the shooting scene in Coweta County, says traffic in the area is severely snarled.Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the deadly sho...
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