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A manhunt has started Georgia Saturday after a policeman working his first day with a local force was shot dead outside a police station.
Police officer Dylan Harrison, 26, was killed early Saturday morning at Alamo, about 124 miles west of Savannah, WGXA-TV, FOX subsidiary in Macon reported.
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It was Harrison’s first part-time shift with the Alamo Police Department. He was already a full-time agent of the Oconee Drug Taskforce since 2018.
Authorities identified the suspect as Damien “Luke” Anthony Ferguson, 43, and said he should be considered armed and dangerous. A reward of $ 17,000 was offered for information leading to Ferguson’s arrest.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp posted a social media post about the tragic loss of Agent Harrison.
“Early this morning, one of our law enforcement officials in Central Georgia was killed in the line of duty,” Kemp wrote on Twitter. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of this officer from the Alamo Police Department. May God continue to be with all who protect and serve.”
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Harrison was the first Alamo officer killed in the line of duty. He leaves behind a wife and a 6 month old baby.
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