PAULDING COUNTY, Ga — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting involving deputies after a Sunday morning traffic stop turned into a shootout.
GBI officials identified Billy Wayne Denton, 36, of Rockmart as the man involved in the shootout with Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.
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Just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, deputies performed a traffic stop on Denton at the intersection of Macland Road and Bobo Road in Dallas, Georgia.
Officials said Denton fled the scene, and deputies chased him.
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The chase ended at West Memorial Drive near Bolton Furniture store. There, officials say Denton again exchanged gunshots with deputies.
Officials say Denton was then taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Police also recovered a handgun from Denton’s vehicle.
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The GBI is conducting an independent investigation and once complete, the case will be given to the Paulding County District Attorney’s Office for review.
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