Investigation into stolen truck leads to chase and shootout involving police officer

STOCKBRIDGE – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a chase involving a stolen truck.

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The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Henry County, Georgia. The Henry County Police Department requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on June 8, 2024. Although no one was shot in this incident, an officer was injured. One man is in custody.

According to preliminary information, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Henry County Sheriff’s officers found a stolen truck on Business Center Drive in Stockbridge, Georgia. While attempting to stop the stolen truck, the driver, later identified as Daniel Jay Waldrop, 31, of McDonough, GA, drove the stolen truck toward a patrol car and rammed the car as the officer attempted to get Waldrop to stop. The officer fired at Waldrop, but Waldrop was not struck by the gunfire. Waldrop sped away and officers chased him from the scene, which began a lengthy chase. Multiple agencies assisted in ending the pursuit and taking Waldrop into custody.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Upon completion, the file will be forwarded to the Henry County District Attorney’s Office for review.