Sheriff releases statement on Saturday officer-involved shooting

Sheriff releases statement on Saturday officer-involved shooting

ROCKDALE COUNTY – Rockdale County Sheriff Eric J. Levett released a statement Monday morning about a Saturday night incident where a deputies responded to a mental health call that culminated in woman with a knife being shot by a deputy.

Rockdale Deputies Involved in Shooting During Mental Health Crisis Call, GBI Investigating - The Central Georgian

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing a deputy-involved shooting in Rockdale County after deputies encountered what the sheriff described as a life-threatening situation during a mental health-related call. The incident happened the evening of April 18, 2026, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Eric Levett said deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation and use the least amount of for…