Deputy Killed and Another Injured in Tragic Traffic Stop Shooting Near Augusta Georgia

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One deputy was killed and a second was shot in the face during a traffic stop on Interstate 20 near Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday evening, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, who was driving a camper, opened fire during the stop, prompting an ongoing search for the shooter. Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences on social media, noting that this incident marks the third Georgia law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty this year, amidst a troubling period for metro Atlanta officers.