GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Pickens
Featured, Featured News, Featured Stories, News September 20, 2020
Talking Rock, Georgia (September 20, 2020) – On Saturday, September 19, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer-involved shooting investigation.
The investigation revealed that at approximately 11 a.m., the Pickens County 911 Center received a trespass call at a residence in Talking Rock, Georgia. The subject was identified by the 911 caller as Derek Cooper, 52, of Acworth, Georgia. The caller indicated there was a restraining order against Cooper and that Cooper attempted to kill his wife during a domestic incident this week. Cooper was in fact out on bond for the domestic violence incident with conditions of no contact with his wife and children. The wife, children and another family member were hiding inside the residence.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence to find Cooper in the back yard. A deputy gave Cooper verbal commands at which time Cooper brandished a firearm and fired at the deputy. Cooper then attempted to make entry into the residence by force and armed with a gun. The deputy fired at Cooper, striking him. Lifesaving measures were performed on Cooper by deputies until Pickens County Fire Services arrived to take over his care. Cooper was transported to an area hospital for treatment where he died as a result of his injuries. The autopsy with the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office is pending.
The involved officer was not injured in this incident.
Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be provided to the Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney for review.
This is the 70th officer-involved shooting that the GBI has been requested to investigate in 2020. The GBI has been requested to investigate a total of 71 OIS’s in 2020.
Original Article from 9/19/2020 below:
During the shooting, the suspect was struck and has been transported to a local hospital. The deputy was not injured.
PCSO isn’t releasing any additional details at this time.
Pickens Sheriff’ Office asks for help to find wanted man
Featured, Featured Stories, News July 30, 2020
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga – Detectives from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are in search of Patrick Casey Nunn in connection to theft and other charges.
Nunn is wanted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, theft by receiving, and violation of probation. He also warrants out Additionally, Cherokee and Gordon Counties have warrants out on him. Nunn recently fled on foot from another neighboring jurisdiction.
Detectives ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 706-253-8935. Callers can remain anonymous.
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