In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a young police officer's life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the community and a case that has lingered for decades. On December 14, 1980, Officer David Leslie Hagins, a 22-year-old male member of the Fulton County Police Department, responded to an alarm at a local jewelry store, a call that would be his last.
Having been with the department for less than six months, Officer Hagins was still new to the risks that came with the badge. He was the first to enter the jewelry store, where he was ambushed and shot three times. The assailant or assailants did not stop there. Hagins' backup officer was also shot multiple times, and her service weapon was stolen, adding another layer of violence to the already heinous crime. The perpetrators fled the scene, leaving behind a devastating aftermath.
The investigation into the murder of Officer David Hagins was extensive, yet the identity of his killer or killers remains a mystery. Despite the passage of time, online sources and official records do not contain any information regarding arrests or suspects in the case. The individual or individuals responsible for the death of the young officer and the assault on his partner have never been brought to justice, leaving the case unsolved. The 'offender' in this tragic event is officially noted as 'not available.'
