Georgia officer shooting suspect killed in Upstate South Carolina

A suspect wanted for the execution-style killing of a Georgia law enforcement officer has died in Upstate South Carolina, a sheriff has confirmed.

Fugitive in Georgia officer's killing dies in Upstate South Carolina

A suspect wanted in connection with the execution of a Georgia police officer has died in Upstate South Carolina, according to Google News MT — Crime (en), which reported the development citing a local sheriff.

The sheriff confirmed that the individual, who had been sought by authorities following the fatal shooting of the officer, died before he could be taken into custody. No further details on the circumstances of the suspect's death were immediately provided.

The killing of the Georgia officer had prompted a manhunt that extended across state lines into South Carolina's Upstate region. Law enforcement agencies from both states had been involved in the search for the suspect.

The identity of the officer and the suspect, as well as the precise location and timeline of events, had not been fully disclosed in the available reporting. Authorities had not confirmed whether additional suspects remained at large in connection with the case.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)