The state of play: Preliminary information suggests that officers were sent to a Wendy’s around 10:30 p.m., in response to a complaint of a man in a parked car who had fallen asleep in the drive-thru, and was suspected of driving under the influence.
After failing a sobriety test, officers attempted to take Brooks into custody and during the arrest, he resisted and a struggle ensued.
The GBI obtained new surveillance footage on Saturday and agents reviewed video that had been shared on social media revealing a physical confrontation between Brooks and the officers, during which Brooks obtained one of the officer’s Tasers and started to flee.
Officers pursued Brooks on foot and during the chase, he turned and pointed the Taser at the officer. GBI says an officer then shot Brooks.
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