Eric Sumner is seeking immunity from prosecution in the shooting death of Gwinnett County Deputy Tamara Bartlett, claiming he acted in self-defense during a domestic dispute. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – An accused killer and former boyfriend of a Gwinnett County deputy appeared in a Forsyth County court Wednesday seeking immunity from prosecution by claiming self-defense. FOX 5 Atlanta was the only station in a Forsyth County courtroom as Eric Antonio Sumner, the man accused of killing Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett, who he was dating, faced a judge. Sumner now claims he was justified in killing his girlfriend, Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett , and is seeking immunity from prosecution. Gwinnett County Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett (Family photo) In a court filing this month, Sumner argues he acted in self-defense during a domestic dispute and wants the charges thrown out because he feared for his life. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute . According to the motion, Sumner’s attorneys claim their fight, along with previous disputes and his knowledge of Deputy Bartlett’s proficiency with weapons, led him to believe that force was neces
