Bobby Gene Powell

Death by Force

Bobby Gene Powell, a 33-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on June 12, 1980, in Swainsboro, Georgia. Powell, who served as the Chief of Police for the Swainsboro Police Department, was responding to a domestic disturbance call when he was fatally shot. During the incident, as the male suspect was being arrested, he managed to conceal a weapon and shot Chief Powell twice. Despite his severe injuries, Powell was able to crawl back to his patrol car and call for assistance. He was subseq ...Read More

Chief of Police Bobby Gene Powell

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