Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia (August 27, 2024) – At the request of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Eastman, GA. Kim Lawong Crocker, age 58, of Eastman, GA was shot and killed in the incident. One officer was shot and injured.

The preliminary investigation indicates on August 27, 2024, at about 9:40 a.m., police received a 911 call regarding livestock/animals in the roadway at Dodge Ave. and Mt. Moriah St. The responding deputy was attempting to contact residents that lived at an address in the 5000 block of Dodge Ave. which is near the intersection of the original 911 call. When the deputy arrived, Crocker met the deputy at the corner of the home with a firearm. The deputy and Crocker exchanged gunfire. The deputy was shot in the arm during the shooting and taken to a hospital for treatment. Crocker was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Once complete, it will be given to the Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.

Contact

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joe Hilton

[email protected]
Primary
(478) 374-6988

Contact

Special Agent in Charge Lindsey Wilkes

[email protected]
Primary
(478) 374-6988

Related Files

  • Dodge County OIS (IMG, 1.56 MB)
    Up close view of crime scene camera in front of residence where incident took place. Residence is behind crime scene tape and a law enforcement vehicle parked outside.