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Deputies Fatally Shoot Georgia Man After Killing of Two Teenage Stepchildren

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the shooting for referral to the local district attorney.

Overview

  • The encounter unfolded Monday evening in Midland after Kelly Grigsby told deputies she fled to a neighbor’s home with a 5-year-old following threats against her children.
  • Deputies arriving around 6:50 p.m. said Eric Grigsby emerged with two handguns, ignored commands to drop them, pointed the weapons, and exchanged gunfire before he was shot to the ground.
  • A 16-year-old stepson was found dead at the scene, and a 14-year-old stepson died after lifesaving attempts by emergency personnel.
  • No deputies were injured, and Sheriff Mike Jolley said his officers acted in accordance with their training.
  • The case is one of 72 officer-involved shootings the GBI has been asked to investigate in Georgia this year.