“26-Year-Old Georgia Deputy Fatally Shot: Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyee Browne”

A 26-year-old Georgia deputy was fatally shot before the suspect fled in a patrol car, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The incident occurred in Cordele, GA, and is currently under investigation.

Deputy Tyee Browne, from Macon County, GA, was checking on a car in the middle of the roadway when he discovered that it was stolen. As he approached the vehicle, the occupant, identified as Croshawn Cross, shot the deputy. Cross then took off in the stolen patrol car, while other deputies at the scene fired shots at him.

Deputy Browne was rushed to a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, Cross led law enforcement on a pursuit through multiple counties before being arrested on I-475 by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office. The stolen patrol unit was also recovered.

Cross now faces several charges, including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Carjacking, and multiple counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.

The GBI will continue to investigate Deputy Browne’s death and the officer-involved shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be handed over to the Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

This tragic incident highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day while on duty. It serves as a reminder of the risks they take to ensure public safety and the importance of supporting and honoring their service. The community is mourning the loss of Deputy Browne and offering condolences to his family, friends, and fellow deputies.

The GBI is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. Authorities are working diligently to uncover all the details surrounding this case and bring justice to Deputy Browne and his loved ones..