Cherokee County, GA (March 13, 2019) – On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at approximately 8:45 PM, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting at 185 Hancock Mountain Trail in Waleska, Cherokee County, Georgia.  At approximately 8:15 PM, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a domestic dispute.  While en route, the deputy learned that a man was on scene with a gun.  Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Robert Mark Frady, age 45, within the residence on Hancock Mountain Trail.  Frady was holding a gun on his estranged wife.  The deputy gave Frady verbal commands to drop the gun.  Frady did not comply with the verbal commands and was shot by the deputy.  Frady was deceased on scene.  The female was transported for injuries unrelated to the shooting. 

No officers were injured in this incident.

The autopsy is scheduled with the GBI Medical Examiner’s Officer for Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be provided to the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney for review. 

Contact Information:

Nelly Miles - Public Affairs Director - 404/270-8330