GBI investigating death at Forsyth County Jail
News November 18, 2021FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The GBI is investigating the death of a 63-year old inmate at the Forsyth County jail.
Rhett Anderson of Cumming was arrested Nov. 13 on a warrant for Failure to Appear Probation Violation. He was housed in the medical unit on detox protocols. Deputies observed Mr. Anderson sleeping during the 2:28 a.m. watch tour.
At approximately 2:50 a.m., jail deputies responded to the medical unit for an unresponsive inmate. The nurse within the jail, along with deputies performed life-saving measures as EMS was called. A short time after EMS arrival, the inmate was pronounced deceased.
Anderson suffered from multiple medical issues. The body was transported to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an investigation.
UPDATE: GBI releases statement on officer-involved shooting in Forsyth County
Press Release June 25, 2021PRESS RELEASE
Forsyth, GA (June 24, 2021) – On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting at a residence off of Dahlonega Highway in Cumming, Georgia.
The early investigation shows that a woman called 911 asking for help. Officers responded to the scene and positioned themselves in a location to observe the nature of the scene. Once there, officers heard shots fired. The officers were able to locate a man, identified as Yonatan Aguilera, age 40, of Cumming, GA, who ultimately pointed a firearm in the direction of a woman at the scene of the incident. Aguilera fired at least one round in the direction of the woman into the ground. A deputy fired at Aguilera, striking him multiple times. Deputies rendered aid to Aguilera, but he died at the scene. The woman did not sustain any injuries.
No officers were injured in this incident.
The GBI will continue its independent investigation Once completed, it will be provided to the Bell Forsyth District Attorney for review.