Crime
GCSO deputies shot suspect in active shooter incident at Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia

Gwinnett County, Georgia (October 7, 2024) – Sheriff Keybo Taylor held a press conference to provide an update on the active shooter incident that occurred at the Gwinnett County Jail earlier in the day.
Key details from the press conference include:
- Subject’s Background: The individual involved in the shooting had previous encounters with law enforcement and was exhibiting erratic behavior prior to arriving at the Gwinnett Justice Administration Center (GJAC).
- Law Enforcement Interaction: The subject’s recent contact with local law enforcement officials is still being confirmed.
- Incident Timeline: Upon arriving at the jail, the subject was confronted by Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) deputies. After exiting the building, the subject returned to their vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and opened fire on the deputies.
- Officer Response: GCSO deputies immediately returned fire and shot the subject.
- Medical Treatment: The subject was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
- Public Safety: Sheriff Taylor assured the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety and commended the deputies for their swift and decisive response.
- Investigation: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken over the investigation, and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will provide updates on when normal operations will resume.
Original Statement:
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the active shooter situation at the jail earlier in the day. New intakes were temporarily halted, and all traffic approaching the jail was redirected.
The sheriff’s office assured the community that the situation was under control and there was no threat to public safety.
The investigation was ongoing, and the public was encouraged to follow official social media channels for updates.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.