Athens officer on leave after shooting homeless man holding knives
GBI has been requested to investigate after an Athens police officer was put on administrative leave for shooting someone with a "bladed weapon," authorities say.
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GBI has been requested to investigate after an Athens police officer was put on administrative leave for shooting someone with a "bladed weapon," authorities say.
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