Man shot by Peach County deputy sues county, sheriff s office for damages
Lonnie Shaw was shot by a deputy five years ago after police said he pointed a gun at officers. He was later acquitted on a charge of aggravated assault Author: 13WMAZ Staff Updated: 4:04 PM EDT April 29, 2021
PEACH COUNTY, Ga.
Editor s Note: Video is from the 2019 acquittal.
A Peach County man who was shot and nearly killed in his own home by a deputy five years ago is suing the county and the sheriff.
It happened in May 2016 after two officers came to Lonnie Shaw’s door around 3 a.m.