state Texas state Georgia county Potter information prevention state Texas state Georgia county Potter

GBI: 1 of 2 fugitives captured after deputy shot; vest saved him

Reading now: 266
www.fox29.com

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities have caught one of two wanted fugitives out of Texas sought in connection to a Labor Day shooting involving a Whitfield County Sheriff's deputy.

The shooting happened Monday in Dalton, Georgia. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Dalton Potter, a 29-year-old wanted Texas fugitive, was driving a stolen trailer when the deputy pulled him over.

Officials said Potter fired multiple shots at the deputy, identified as Darrell Hackney. The suspect opened fire from inside the vehicle.The GBI said Deputy Hackney was struck, but his ballistic vest prevented him from being seriously injured.

Read more on fox29.com
The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA