Deputy Brandon Cunningham was tragically killed while responding to a domestic dispute in northwestern Georgia. This is the first time the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has lost a deputy in the line of duty. Cunningham and another deputy were met with gunfire from a suspect inside a home, resulting in an ambush that claimed Cunningham’s life. Sheriff Gary Gulledge expressed his sorrow, asking for prayers for Cunningham’s family and the entire department.
Cunningham had been with the sheriff’s office for two years and leaves behind two children. The female victim from the dispute was also shot and is in stable condition at an Atlanta hospital. The male suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will continue to investigate the incident.
The community is mourning the loss of Deputy Cunningham, who is remembered as a great deputy and a good young man. The tragic events of that evening have had a profound impact on the department and everyone involved. The sheriff’s office is asking for prayers and support during this difficult time.
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