Brett Dontae Bush, 28
Clayton, Georgia
February 01, 2018
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
A Clayton police officer initiated a traffic stop with 28 year old Dontae Bush for speeding just after 3 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 on Georgia Highway 441 South. The Honda Accord was traveling 68 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone. When the officer initiated the stop, the Accord accelerated and a chase ensued.
The Accord turned onto Rickman Road and then crashed on a private drive at 547 Warwoman Road.
When officers arrived at the scene, the officer gave verbal commands for the subject to remain in the vehicle. The subject then exited the vehicle through the rear window and made his way onto the roof of the vehicle.
The subject, armed with a knife, jumped off the hood of the vehicle toward the officer, advancing and swinging the knife. The officer fired multiple shots at the subject, striking the subject.
The subject died at the scene. The autopsy is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2 at the GBI Medical Examiner’s office in DeKalb County.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.cbs46.com/story/37405599/gbi-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-rabun-county added March 08, 2018 18:31