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Deputy Killed, Another Injured in Evans Traffic Stop Tragedy

4/27/2025

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A tragic traffic stop in Evans, Georgia, turned deadly when one deputy lost his life and another was injured. The suspect, James Blake Montgomery, is still on the run. Columbia County officials and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr have extended their heartfelt condolences to the sheriff's office as the investigation continues.

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A tragic traffic stop in Evans, Georgia, turned deadly when one deputy lost his life and another was injured. The suspect, James Blake Montgomery, is still on the run. Columbia County officials and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr have extended their heartfelt condolences to the sheriff's office as the investigation continues.