GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Crisp County

UPDATE - November 13, 2025:

Preliminary information from the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office, as well as other evidence gathered during the investigation, indicates Calhoun died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. GBI agents have met with Calhoun’s family to share facts from the case.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Crisp County, GA (November 8, 2025) - At the request of the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Crisp County, GA. One man died in the incident. No officers were injured.

Preliminary information indicates that on Friday, November 7, 2025, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received information that Deonte Rashad Calhoun, age 25, of Tifton, GA, was traveling to Crisp County, GA, and was wanted on four counts of Aggravated Assault. Crisp County Deputies spotted Calhoun on Frontage Road in Cordele, Georgia, and initiated a traffic stop. Calhoun stopped, got out of the car, and ran away. Deputies then pursued Calhoun. During the chase, there was an exchange of gunfire. Calhoun was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Americus at 229-931-2439. 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. The GBI will conduct an independent investigation, and the results will be turned over to the Cordele Judicial Circuit for their review.