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Ga. officer killed in shooting, manhunt underway for suspect

The suspect in the shooting of Warm Springs Officer Chris Fisher was arrested by Fisher days before the shooting

WARM SPRINGS, Ga. — A law enforcement officer was fatally shot on Sept. 1, prompting a manhunt to locate the suspect, according to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation statement.

The officer killed in the shootout was identified as Warm Springs Police Officer Chris Fisher.

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The suspect, Jimmie Steverson, was last seen at the time and location of the incident. A Blue Alert has been issued for Steverson. He was traveling in a 2026 black Chevrolet Silverado.

Steverson was arrested days before the shooting on charges of possession/distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission/attempt of certain crimes and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of threats or violence, 11 Alive reported. Records show that Fisher was the arresting officer.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com