Statement from WRPD regarding recent use of deadly force

Special to the Journal

 

Chief Brett Evans’ statement regarding the Huntwood

Lane incident last Sunday. Read more about the incident

“The men and women of the Warner Robins Police Department chose the law

enforcement profession to serve our community. We each took an oath to swear to

keep our citizens safe and to preserve life and protect property.

Being forced to take someone’s life impacts an officer on a deeply personal

level. Deadly force is always a last resort and is only used when a person or

an officer’s life is in immediate danger. The officers involved are

supervisors, husbands, fathers, and friends. They understand the importance of

life and family.

I have full confidence the Georgia Bureau of Investigations will conduct a

thorough investigation of this incident. I stand in firm support of our

officers and believe the investigation will show that they acted within the

agency’s policies and procedures in accordance with the law. The officers

involved are professional, well trained, and committed to serving the citizens

of Warner Robins. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families involved.

This is an active investigation. No additional details will be released from

our agency. Any questions involving this incident should be directed to the

Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

Brett Evans

Chief, Warner Robins Police Department”

 

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