The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Cartersville, at the request of Bartow County Sheriff's Office. No BCSO deputies were injured. According to GBI's preliminary reports, about 6:30 a.m. Aug. 11, BCSO deputies responded to a "man pointing a gun at a McDonald’s employee" at 1370 Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE. "A deputy arrived on scene and located the man, later identified as Marcus Maurice Williams, age 31, of Cartersville, GA, in a nearby parking lot, still holding a gun," GBI's report stated. "The deputy gave Williams verbal commands, but Williams refused to comply. "Williams then pointed the gun and shot at the deputy. The deputy returned fire, shooting Williams. Williams was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Williams’ body will be taken to the GBI’s Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy will be conducted." This case's investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is encouraged call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Calhoun at 706-624-1424. Tips also can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), visiting https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request.
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