Georgia Fire Battalion Chief Killed in Roadside Shooting While Assisting in Deer Collision Aftermath
LaFayette, GA – A tragic incident on a rural road in Chambers County led to the death of a Georgia fire battalion chief and injuries to two others on Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office disclosed that the violence erupted following a traffic-related incident. James Bartholomew Cauthen, 54, a respected battalion chief with the Coweta County Fire Rescue Department, lost his life in what colleagues described as a “senseless tragedy.” The incident occurred near U.S. Highway …