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Georgia Bureau of Investigation officer-involved shooting's
Overview
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched multiple independent investigations into separate officer-involved shootings in Georgia.
In late October 2026, the GBI began probing an incident in Woodstock where officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. Reports indicate that 38-year-old Nijm Scott threatened to shoot anyone who approached him before making a sudden movement, prompting officers to fire. Scott was hospitalized in stable condition, and two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
On November 1, 2026, the GBI initiated another investigation following a shooting in Winterville. During a traffic stop involving Derrell Dukes, an officer reportedly fired a single shot toward a vehicle as it pulled away. A subsequent pursuit ended in a crash in Madison County. Dukes and a passenger sustained minor injuries and were later booked into jail on unrelated outstanding warrants.
Entities
Georgia Bureau of Investigation · Winterville Police Department · Woodstock Police Department · Woodstock, Georgia · Nijm Scott
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesGeorgia Bureau of Investigation investigates Winterville officer-involved shooting
The GBI is investigating a Winterville, Georgia, officer-involved shooting that occurred during a traffic stop for outstanding warrants, resulting in a vehicle pursuit and a crash in Madison County.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesGeorgia Bureau of Investigation probes Woodstock officer-involved shooting
The GBI is investigating a shooting in Woodstock, Georgia, involving Nijm Scott, 38, after he allegedly threatened officers. Scott and two officers sustained injuries during the incident.
Sources
gbi.georgia.gov · myfoxatlanta.com · thecentralgeorgian.com