Loganville, GA (February 27, 2019) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding a law enforcement shooting that occurred yesterday, February 26, 2019 in Walton County.

Hasani Romario Paisley, nineteen (19) years old of Loganville, Georgia remains hospitalized in stable condition at a nearby medical facility. Paisley is in custody pending formal charges to be taken by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

Yesterday at approximately 3:29 pm, Paisley was observed in the roadway of Highway 81 in Loganville by a uniformed Walton County Deputy Sheriff on routine patrol. Preliminary information at this time indicates that the deputy turned his vehicle around and activated his blue lights in an attempt to instruct Paisley to step off the busy roadway. Paisley was observed jogging away from the deputy. The deputy ordered Paisley to stop and a foot chase ensued. During this chase, the deputy transmitted over the radio to his dispatch center that Paisley was armed with a firearm. Shortly after that radio contact, the deputy fired his service weapon. Paisley was struck by the deputy’s gunfire. A firearm was recovered during a search of the area.

The deputy has been placed on Administrative Leave with pay which is the normal protocol of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

When the investigation is completed by the GBI, the investigative file will be provided to Alcovy District Attorney Layla Zon for her review.

Contact Information:

Mike Ayers - Special Agent in Charge - [email protected]