HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office is coming together to mourn the loss of one of their own.
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Daniel Salazar, who was a detention officer at the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, died Tuesday.
Earlier this week, deputies responded to a home around 6:00 p.m. regarding a gunshot wound.
Investigators said an accidental gunshot killed Salazar.
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Salazar was a road crew officer who took inmates out to do work.
“Daniel was a good officer,” states Sheriff Stacy Williams. “He did his job well. He would jump in and help when needed and always had a smile. He will be missed greatly here at the sheriff’s office”.
A memorial for Salazar will be held at the Haralson County Sheriff’s on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
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