Man shot by deputies during domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County

Man shot by deputies during domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent probe after a 63-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies during a domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County.

Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot in Domestic Disturbance; Investigation Underway

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Amherst on Saturday evening during a police response to a domestic disturbance. The incident took place around 5pm at a residence in the 4800 block of Bailey Avenue. According to police, officers encountered an adult male armed with a knife upon arrival. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the officers. In response, another officer discharged t…