Suspect sought in officer-involved shooting in Keysville

KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Columbia County Force Use Team is assisting the Burke County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation of an incident that authorities say resulted in an officer-involved shooting Sunday evening.

On Oct. 13 around 9:45 p.m., Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they responded to reports of a large party on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Keysville.

Upon arrival, officers said they encountered a large crowd and began dispersing those in attendance.

During that operation, officers observed a male subject driving recklessly in a vehicle on the roadway, reportedly leaving skid marks, officials said.

According to authorities, as officers approached to clarify the situation, the unknown person accelerated and drove directly toward one of the officers who was directing traffic.

In response to the immediate threat, an officer fired his weapon at the approaching vehicle, officials said. The suspect then fled the scene and the car has not yet been found.

Sheriff Alfonso Williams has asked the Columbia County Use of Force Team to lead the investigation into this incident. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says it is committed to transparency and will provide updates as the investigation continues.

Citizens with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 706-554-2133.

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