ATLANTA — Law enforcement agencies in Georgia and across the country are extending their condolences through social media after a shooting that left a Locust Grove officer dead and two Henry County deputies injured.
The shooter was killed by one of the officers.
Deeply saddened by news of the passing of a Locust Grove police officer involved in a shooting in Henry County earlier today. Sending my prayers to the officer's family and praying for the recovery of 2 Henry County sheriff's deputies seriously injured in the same shooting.
— David Scott (@repdavidscott) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Henry County Sheriffs Office and Locust Grove Police. Take a Minute and pray for these brave men and women during this time. We are all family.
Posted by Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services on Friday, February 9, 2018
Our thoughts are with everyone involved. Prayers to the Locust Grove officer's family, and for a speedy recovery for the 2 Henry County Deputies injured https://t.co/gJ0Jam0TBe
— National Sheriffs' Association (@NationalSheriff) February 9, 2018
GTPD would like to send its sincerest condolences to the loved ones of Officer Chase Maddox of Locust Grove Police Department. We would also like to send well wishes and positive thoughts to Deputies Michael Corley and Sid Callaway of the Henry County Sheriff's Office. pic.twitter.com/pdwKx5G2bK
— Georgia Tech Police (@GaTechPD) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts & prayers are with our brothers and sisters of the Locust Grove Police Department with the loss of... https://t.co/6DkIqae1WO
— Hiram Police Dept (@HiramPD) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Locust Grove Police Department. We also want to wish the Henry County Sheriff's Deputies a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/xOPuI2laHB
— MARTA Police (@MARTAPolice) February 9, 2018
This is terrible and our hearts go out to the officer's family and the Locust Grove Police Department, as well as the injured deputies. https://t.co/zpB3M9d3D7
— Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (@gohsgeorgia) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the fallen officer, the men and women of the Locust Grove Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
— Clayton County PD (@ClaytonCountyPD) February 9, 2018
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. ~John 15:13 pic.twitter.com/QeuL5GbRfV
Harris County (Ga) SO has confirmed a Locust Grove police officer has died in the line of duty. #WPPD sending thoughts & prayers & our deepest condolences to the officer's family & to our brothers & sisters. We stand with you. #RIP #HERO #EOW #ThinBlueLine 🖤💙🖤 pic.twitter.com/XwYd1QeMF3
— Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) February 9, 2018
Horrific news out of south metro this afternoon. We are praying for the family of the fallen officer from Locust Grove PD as well as the deputies with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office who were injured. https://t.co/mEcRXX6Dgx
— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) February 9, 2018
This morning in Georgia, 3 cops were shot (1 fatally) while serving an arrest warrant. Instead of tweeting about #NationalPizzaDay - join #NYPD in thinking about #LocustGrove PD, Henry County Sheriff’s Office, & all of America’s brave, dedicated police officers & their families. pic.twitter.com/cNu2dVEyep
— Commissioner O’Neill (@NYPDONeill) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henry Co Sheriff's deputies and Locust Grove officer who were shot this morning in Henry County. We hope they survive their injuries and make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/taauZCnn6I
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the Locust Grove Police Department, and all their families. pic.twitter.com/kaZfHs5YtN
— Woodstock Police, GA (@WoodstockPD) February 9, 2018
On another tragic day for our law enforcement family, we send our love and support to Locust Grove Police Department & Henry County Sheriff's Office, and our heartfelt condolences to the family of the fallen officer. pic.twitter.com/Lm2aWgeYrt
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 9, 2018
Not again! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Locust Grove Police Department as they mourn the loss of one... https://t.co/Cgpl2F1iB6
— LA Police Foundation (@LAPoliceFdtn) February 9, 2018
Heartbreaking news! https://t.co/v21gX9VYrC
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) February 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers with with Locust Grove Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Another Officer has fallen and two others wounded. https://t.co/mabvunfIfv via @wsbtv
— OUHSC Police (@OUHSCPolice) February 9, 2018
Our prayers go out to the Locust Grove Ga police for their loss &@HenryCoPolice for their wounded deputies. As Texas LE prepare to say goodbye to @Richardson_TXPolice hero we think and pray for those heroes in GA. https://t.co/U3xQtobEpK via @wsbtv
— Williamson County Sheriff Chody (@SheriffChody) February 9, 2018
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