Albany, Georgia
October 23, 2009
Agencies: Albany Police Department Georgia | Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: over 2 years ago
Ms. Riggins' boyfriend, Eddie Anderson, called police to report a domestic disturbance. Officer Strom arrived at the scene and found Ms. Riggins armed with a handgun and knife. Officer Strom drew his own weapon and ordered Ms. Riggins repeatedly to drop her weapon. Ms. Riggins did not drop the weapon but instead fired a shot. Officer Strom then returned fire, striking Sarah Riggins twice and killing her.