BRUNSWICK, Ga. — UPDATE 9/20/2020 12:19 P.M.
According to GBI, Brunswick Police Officer was patrolling downtown Brunswick when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
While the officers were looking for the vehicle involved, officers encountered a man on foot who approached them.
A foot chase ensued, at which time the individual fired numerous shots in the direction of another officer.
That officer, Lt. Donald Babbin, returned fire, striking Charles Eric Moses, Jr., 33, of Brunswick.
Moses was transported to Southeast Georgia Health System where he was pronounced deceased.
A weapon was recovered at the scene.
GBI will conduct an independent investigation.
The GBI is investigating an OIS involving the Brunswick Police Department and Charles Eric Moses, Jr., that occurred in the downtown Brunswick area last night. Moses was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. https://t.co/GLJPw5au0Y pic.twitter.com/lZ9hNbgVno
— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) September 20, 2020
UPDATE 9:25 p.m.
According to GBI, one man is deceased and no officers are injured.
Agents continue to work to gather details, says GBI.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Brunswick Police Department has requested their assistance with an officer involved shooting.
This is a developing story, Action News Jax will keep you updated online and on FOX30 and CBS47.
Brunswick PD OIS:
— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) September 20, 2020
• One man is deceased.
• No officers are injured.
• Agents continue to work to gather
details.
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