Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “Henry police shooting incident”
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, Stockbridge. A stolen truck was spotted by officers, leading to a confrontation where the driver, Daniel Jay Waldrop, 31, tried to hit an officer with the stolen truck. The officer fired at Waldrop but did not hit him, leading to a car chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Although no one was shot, an officer was injured. Waldrop was arrested, and the GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Stay updated with the latest news by downloading the free WSB-TV News app and signing up for the WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter.
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STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place in Henry County, Georgia.
Over the weekend, specifically on Saturday just after 4:30 p.m., Henry County officers came across a stolen truck on Business Center Drive in Stockbridge.
Details of the Incident
According to the GBI, officers attempted to stop the stolen truck, but the driver, identified as Daniel Jay Waldrop, 31, from McDonough, drove the stolen vehicle towards an officer’s patrol car, resulting in a collision.
In response to this threat, the officer fired shots at Waldrop, but fortunately, Waldrop was not hit by the gunfire, as reported by the GBI.
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Subsequent Events
Following the altercation, Waldrop fled the scene in the stolen truck, prompting officers to engage in a prolonged car chase. Several nearby law enforcement agencies joined forces to bring the chase to a halt.
Although no one sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, one officer did suffer injuries. The identity of the injured officer has not been disclosed.
Outcome of the Incident
Ultimately, Waldrop was apprehended by law enforcement officials. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will be conducting an independent inquiry into the matter to ascertain all the facts surrounding the incident.
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