Officer killed in shooting was husband and father of two and had just joined force three months ago, councilor says

To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app. Example video title will go here for this video MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. — A police officer shot and killed in Warm Springs on Wednesday was a husband and father of two who had only recently moved to the area, a city councilor told 11Alive's Chase Houle. Warm Springs City Councilman Michael Bishop spoke to 11Alive as details continue to emerge about the deadly shooting of Sgt. A police source also told 11Alive that Sgt. Fisher's father was himself a law enforcement officer and that "this kid had policing in his blood. so tragic and very sad." Governor Brian Kemp wrote in a social media post: "Marty, the girls, and I are deeply saddened this morning by the news that Officer Chris Fisher has been killed.

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Scoop News DeskGa · Published Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM UTCUpdated Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM UTC

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According to the GBI, the shooting unfolded just before midnight on Tuesday night when Sgt. Arrest records show Steverson was taken into custody last Friday morning, around 1 a.m., on charges including 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.

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