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GBI investigating after officer fires at fleeing driver outside Athens

James Ramirez
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James Ramirez
Senior Reporter · Roswell, GA

James holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from Georgia Tech and has spent the last 10 years reporting on tech trends and innovations for publications like TechCrunch and Georgia Public Broadcasting. His expertise in technology allows him to break down complex subjects for a wider audience.

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Senior Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM · 1 min read
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GBI investigating after officer fires at fleeing driver outside Athens — Dalton Health news

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing an officer-involved shooting after a driver fled a traffic stop Sunday morning and led police on a pursuit that ended in a crash outside of Athens on Sunday.Authorities said the incident began when an officer conducted a traffic stop on Oakmont Court in Winterville. During the encounter, 33-year-old Derrell Dukes drove away from the scene, prompting an officer to fire a shot at the vehicle.GBI officials said the gunfire did not strike anyone.Officers pursued Dukes into neighboring Madison County, where he crashed. Dukes and a passenger in the vehicle were taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the wreck.Following his release from the hospital, Dukes was booked into the Clarke County Jail on charges related to outstanding warrants, according to the GBI.

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