Via 11Alive – Cobb County, Georgia: On Wednesday afternoon a Cobb County Police Department officer shot a driver, late identified as Devonte Dawayne Brown following a short chase. Cobb County Police Chief Tim Cox stated that Mr. Brown was being pulled over due to erratic driving. Chief Cox stated in a tweet We have now confirmed that this incident began with an officer observing the vehicle driving erratically and posing a threat to motoring and pedestrian traffic in the area…we are thankful no motorists or pedestrians were injured.”

The @atluncensored Instagram account showed four law enforcement vehicles were able to surround the driver and his car, boxing him in. Repeatedly the driver attempted to back up and pull forward, colliding with surrounding cars, as if trying to escape.  Law enforcement officers drew their weapons and aimed them at the driver. An officer fired ~12 rounds at the driver, who was killed.

Chief Cox has confirmed a handgun was recovered at the scene. Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been brought in to assist with the case, which is protocol for shooting incidents involving police.

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