Post by Scumhunter on Dec 7, 2016 21:34:29 GMT -5
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From 11alive.com:
AMERICUS, Ga. -- A massive manhunt is underway to find the man accused of shooting two police officers in southwest Georgia.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stepped up the pressure by offering a $20,000 reward for the arrest of Minguell Lembrick.
An additional reward of $10,000 has been offered by the Peach County Sheriff's Office, Byron Police Department and Fort Valley Police Department bringing the reward up to $30,000.
"This is a very dangerous individual. We need to have him off the street," GBI Director Vernon Keenan said. "We want him arrested so he can face the court."
Lembrick is accused of shooting Americus police officer Nicholas Smarr and Georgia Southwestern State University officer Jody Smith. Police said Smarr and Smith were responding to a domestic call when Lembrick fired multiple shots and escaped.
Smarr died and Smith is currently in critical condition.
Thirty GBI agents and support from an additional 20 agencies are joining in the manhunt to track down Lembrick.
"We had had great support previously in these type of investigations that offer a reward because," Keenan said. "Often, that will bring citizens to the forefront who will provide us with information."
People have been warned not to approach Lembrick since he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who spots him should call 911.
Tipsters can also call 911 or the Crime Stopper's hotline at 229-924-4102.
www.11alive.com/news/crime/reward-upped-to-30000-for-accused-south-ga-cop-killer/365310754
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