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.
Forsyth deputy shot and killed an armed man who was threatening a woman Thursday
News June 25, 2021
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening.
Sheriff Ron Freeman issued a brief statement about the shooting during a press conference, which was posted to the agency’s Facebook page.
Deputies were responding to a 911 call when they arrived on the scene at approximately 8p.m. They observed a male armed with a handgun threatening a female. A deputy sheriff discharged his duty weapon, killing the man.
Freeman said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the District Attorney’s office have been notified and is conducting an investigation. The GBI will be releasing any additional information.