GBI investigating deputy shooting at man who flashed object while fleeing

A Laurens County Sheriff’s deputy fired at a man who pointed an object at him while fleeing Tuesday afternoon.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to look into this officer involved shooting where no was injured. According to a GBI press release, a deputy approached Charles Daniel McMahan, 36, of Dublin around 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.

McMahan was riding a bicycle on Firetower Road when a deputy approached wanting to speak to him about an ongoing burglary investigation. Instead of talking, McMahan ran away and the deputy chased him on foot.

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At some point during the chase, McMahan pointed an object toward the deputy, who then shot but missed the man. McMahan was later arrested by the LCSO on charges unrelated to the officer-involved shooting.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information can call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at (478) 374-6988. Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app. 

When the investigation is completed, the case file will be sent to the Dublin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.