East Point, GA (May 6, 2018) – On Sunday May 6, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the College Park Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of Terence Leslie, age 32.   

Preliminary information from local authorities indicates that at approximately 2:20 a.m., a College Park Police Officer initiated a traffic stop at the Exxon station on Camp Creek Parkway, East Point, GA.  The officer was conducting a field sobriety test on Leslie.  Leslie began to fight with the officer.  During the altercation, the officer deployed his taser.  Leslie grabbed at the officer’s taser and broke the officer’s arm.  The officer fired multiple gunshots at Leslie, striking him.  Leslie went back in his vehicle and drove a short distance, crashing into a pole at a nearby Texaco gas station.  The officer and Leslie were transported to area hospitals.  Leslie died from his injuries. The officer was treated for his injuries and recovering at the hospital. 

The GBI will continue its independent investigation.  Once completed, the case will be turned over to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Contact Information:

Nelly Miles - Public Affairs Director - 404/270-8330