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
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