A manhunt is currently underway by multiple law enforcement agencies after a Warm Springs police officer was shot and killed late Tuesday night. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the officer as Chris Fisher. Fox 5 reports the incident occurred at the Meriwether Country Inn on Spring Street.
The GBI issued a blue alert for 23-year-old Jimmie Steverson in connection to the death of Officer Fisher. 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. 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.
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