BREAKING NEWS: Suspect on the run after Warm Springs officer killed; BLUE ALERT issued
UPDATE 1: The suspect, Jimmie Steverson, wanted in the deadly shooting of Warm Springs police sergeant Chris Fisher, has been located in South Carolina. According to multiple law enforcement sources and radio traffic, Steverson suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a traffic stop in Anderson County, South Carolina. His exact condition remains unknown.
Original report: A major law enforcement presence remains underway in the Warm Springs community of Meriwether County following a deadly incident involving a Warm Springs Police Department officer.
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The incident occurred shortly before midnight Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the area of the Meriwether Country Inn, located at 5675 Spring Street in Warm Springs.
Authorities have identified the deceased officer as Chris Fisher of the Warm Springs Police Department. According to the Blue Alert issued Wednesday, Fisher was killed at approximately 11:57 p.m. Tuesday in Warm Springs.
A Blue Alert has been issued for 23-year-old Jimmie Steverson, who is wanted in connection with Fisher’s death.
According to information provided by law enforcement, Steverson was arrested just days earlier on August 28, 2026. His previous charges included:
Possession, manufacture, distribution, etc. of marijuana/controlled substances
Willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of threats or violence
Possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes
Steverson is a black male, 5’6”, 150 lbs, with black locs and brown eyes. He was last seen in Warm Springs, GA, on September 1, 2026, at 11:57 p.m. Steverson was wearing a black t-shirt and black gym shorts. He was traveling in a 2026 black Chevrolet Silverado.
Steverson is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are actively searching for him.
Law enforcement agencies, including agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are involved in the ongoing response and investigation. A significant number of law enforcement personnel have been reported in the area.
Authorities are urging the public not to approach Steverson if he is located. If you see him or see any suspicious activity, please take immediate precautions and notify 911.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of this dangerous suspect, please contact 911 or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected to be released as authorities continue their investigation.
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