Man Shot, Killed And Deputy Stabbed Twice At Sheriff's Office

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A man was shot and killed by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy Wednesday after calling 911 from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's public bathroom, according to GBI. One deputy was stabbed twice and two were transported to a local hospital with injuries.

Justin Oakes, 32, dialed 911 after spending several hours in the public bathroom at the Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the shooting. At approximately 2:15 a.m., two deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call.

According to the GBI, Oakes entered the lobby of the sheriff’s office at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakes made numerous 911 calls from the bathroom. When the two deputies arrived at the sheriff’s office, Oakes was barricaded in the public men’s restroom off of the main lobby of the building. The two deputies were able to push their way into the bathroom. Oakes had a knife and one of the deputies deployed a taser.

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After being tased, Oakes continued moving in the direction of the deputies with the knife, according to the GBI. One of the deputies shot Oakes and was stabbed by the subject at least twice. The other deputy also received injuries during the confrontation. Oakes died at the scene.

The GBI will continue its independent investigation. Once completed, the case will be turned over to the
Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for review.

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