Carroll County Deputy Critically Injured in Shooting Days After Paulding County Deputy's Fatal Attack
On Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, Investigator Taylor Bristow of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was shot in the face while executing a search warrant and is currently in very critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery. The suspected shooter is deceased, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation, with details about whether law enforcement returned fire still pending. This incident follows the fatal shooting of Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham on September 30, 2023, during a domestic dispute response, highlighting ongoing concerns for officer safety in the community.