Fulton County deputy found shot and killed in personal vehicle, reward offered for information
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A Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy is dead after being shot early yesterday morning in Atlanta.
The deputy, identified as James Thomas, 24, who was found shot and killed in his personal vehicle on Bolton Road on December 29, 2022. The discovery was made following a call from a passing motorist.
The Atlanta Police Department is leading the investigation into what lead to the shooting and searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
Anyone with information that may aid the investigation and find those responsible are urged to call APD, or Crimestoppers, 404-577-TIPS (8477). The reward for information helping to lead to an arrest in this case has increased to $30,000.
Deputy James Thomas, who joined the agency in August of this year, was assigned to Grady Detention. “He was recruited to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office from the Milledgeville Police Department, because of his dedication to the law enforcement profession, and his remarkable work ethic,” the mourning Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said. “He will be truly missed.”
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