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Knife-wielding suspect dies after being shot by Forsyth County deputy at RV Park
I-Deputy Involved Shooting pic
When Forsyth deputies arrived at a recreational vehicle Jan. 8 at about 11:22 p.m., a suicidal man reportedly approached them with a knife, causing the deputy to fire at the man. - photo by Jim Dean/Forsyth County News
A man who was shot by a Forsyth County deputy late Sunday night after reportedly confronting officers with a knife at Shady Grove RV Park near Cumming died as a result of his injuries, authorities said. When deputies arrived at a recreational vehicle Sunday, Jan. 8 about 11:22 p.m., a suicidal man reportedly approached them with a knife, according to Cpl. Pete Sabella, a spokesman for the sheriff's office. The park is located near Lake Lanier off Browns Bridge Road (Hwy. 369).