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Georgian authorities deplore the death of a 24-year-old officer who was shot dead after a traffic stop resulted in a foot chase on Thursday night, authorities said.
The Dekalb County Police Chief, James Conroy, was moved when he announced that Officer Edgar Flores, who had been working for the department for less than two years, "died in the # 39, performing his duties in the service of the citizens of Dekalb County ".
The shooting began when Flores blocked traffic and the driver fled on foot, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said.
WSB-TV 
WSB-TV The suspect, 33-year-old Brandon Taylor, fired several times at Flores, the GBI said. .
Flores died in a local hospital.
Department Dekalb County Police Department via AP When other police rushed to the scene, a K9 policeman helped find Taylor, who was hiding in a pile of tires behind a company, said the GBI.
Taylor slaughtered the 7-year-old dog named Indi, officials said. Indi, who has five years of service, was in a stable state on Friday, the GBI announced.
Georgia Investigation Bureau Several officers fought back against Taylor, who was shot dead and also died, said Conroy.
The elected governor, Brian Kemp, tweeted about the killed officer by writing: "We are always grateful for his service and his sacrifices."
The DeKalb policeman, shot dead earlier in the day, is dead. We are always grateful for his service and his sacrifices. Our prayers go to those who are in mourning. https://t.co/5kCPsxDici
– Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) 14 December 2018
The law enforcement agencies also express their condolences.
We are wholeheartedly with the Blood and Blue family of the DeKalb County Police Officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of his duties tonight. We thank you for your service and pray for the DeKalb County Police Department. ?????? #LODD pic.twitter.com/4wvlCmwPpr
– GA Bureau of Invest (@GBI_GA) December 14, 2018
The College Park Police Service wishes to express its deepest condolences at the Dekalb County Police Department and the family of the officer killed in the performance of his duties yesterday. Thank you for your service. Rest easy, your brothers and sisters in blue have it from here. pic.twitter.com/zhflnjIa11
– PD of College Park (@CollegeParkPD) on December 14, 2018
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