Coweta County shootout on I-85 leaves one dead

On June 29th, 2026, at 1:22 PM, Deputies with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on I-85 South at mile marker 34 for a traffic violation. Deputies had the driver exit his vehicle and were conducting a roadside interview with him, when the suspect ran back to his vehicle and entered the driver’s compartment.

Deputies attempted to pull the suspect out of his vehicle and also attempted to tase the suspect, with no effect. During this altercation, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and fired multiple shots at the deputies. The deputies were able to return fire on the suspect. EMS was called immediately and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No Coweta Co. Sheriff’s Office deputies were injured during this incident.

Georgia Bureau of Investigations was notified and will be responding to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. All further updates will be provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations