Tragic Year for Georgia Law Enforcement as Five Officers Lose Lives in the Line of Duty in 2024
In 2024, five Georgia law enforcement officers have tragically died in the line of duty. Notable incidents include the shooting death of Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham, 30, while responding to a domestic violence call, and the fatal crash of Trooper Jimmy Cenescar, 28, while pursuing a motorcyclist in Gwinnett County. Other fallen officers include Crawford County Deputy Timothy Tavarus Rivers, 40, who died in a two-vehicle accident, and Trooper First Class Chase Redner, who was struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash.