Man Charged in Shooting of Tifton Officers Dies at Coffee County Jail
A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers on Friday has died following an isolated incident at the Coffee County Jail, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The Coffee County Coroner Brandon Musgrove reported that Davy Royal died on Monday night but did not disclose a cause of death at this time. Royal was previously involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the injuries of the officers. The Tifton Police Department has been working on the investigation into the shooting, which occurred while officers were responding to a call for assistance. Reports indicate that the situation escalated, leading to the shooting. Both officers involved are recovering from their injuries. The police department is continuing to provide updates as more information becomes available. The community has expressed concern over the incident and is awaiting further details from law enforcement. Tifton Police Chief Jason Tatum has urged the public to remain calm and patient as the investigation unfolds.
