Officers shoot, kill man armed with handgun in Cobb County, police say

A man is dead after officials say he was killed by Cobb County officers investigating gunshots on Monday night.

• Feb 17

Ex-DeKalb County officer sentenced to house arrest for killing man

Prosecutors say the ex-DeKalb County officer shot and killed a Stone Mountain man after entering his home while on duty. He'll now spend two years on house arrest and more on probation.

• Feb 11

Gwinnett County community mourning officer killed in hotel shooting

The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community for prayers and support after the shooting that left one of their officers dead and another seriously wounded​ at a local hotel.

• Feb 2

Gwinnett police officer killed, another injured in shooting at hotel

Police say officers were responding to a fraud-related call when a suspect opened fire inside a Gwinnett County hotel room.

• Feb 2

Deputies kill man after eviction turns into SWAT standoff in Lithonia

An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.

• Jan 22

Georgia man shot, killed by police after allegedly pointing handgun at officers after chase

A police chase in Gwinnett County late Tuesday night ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead, authorities said.

• Dec 31, 2025