Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, GA (November 7, 2026) – At the request of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dahlonega, GA. Toby Paul Stoyle, age 31, of Royston, GA, was shot and injured. No officers were injured during the incident.

Preliminary information indicates that at about 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 6, 2026, Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies, with the assistance of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), were located at a home in the area of Mincey Mountain Road, in Dahlonega, GA, to conduct a probation search related to a theft investigation. While conducting the investigation, deputies encountered a man, later identified as Stoyle, located in a car at the home. When deputies approached Stoyle, he drove away from the home, nearly hitting the deputies with his car and initiating a pursuit. During the pursuit with HCSO and LCSO deputies, Stoyle crashed. As law enforcement approached Stoyle, he exited the car and pointed a gun at the deputies. Law enforcement shot Stoyle, hitting him several times. Law enforcement immediately rendered medical assistance to Stoyle on scene until EMS arrived. Stoyle was taken to an area hospital for treatment, where he is currently in critical condition.

A gun was recovered at the scene.

The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) is conducting the accident investigation.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland at (706) 348-4866. 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.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Once complete, the case file will be given to the Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for review.

Contact

Special Agent in Charge Kim Williams

[email protected]

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