Sarah Ann Riggins, 48

Albany, Georgia
October 23, 2009

Agencies: Albany Police Department Georgia | Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI

Cause of death: Shooting


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Overview

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.

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