COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Several law enforcement agencies sent their condolences to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office after two deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday night.
Sheriff Craig D. Owens said the two deputies were serving a warrant when they were ambushed while talking to the suspect.
One suspect opened fire from a car and a second suspect also opened fire from the house.
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Following the deaths of the two deputies, Georgian law enforcement agencies offered their condolences on social media to CCSO.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Cobb
County Sheriff’s Office in the tragic loss of their two deputies. At this time, we ask that you please keep their families, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, and law enforcement collectively in your prayers.
— Henry County GA Sheriff’s Office via Facebook
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the entire Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for the loss of two of their deputies in the line of duty. Our prayers are with them and the affected families during this difficult time.
— Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office via Twitter
Sending our condolences to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at this time of mourning for the two deputies who were killed in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and all our brothers and sisters in law enforcement.
— Fulton County Police Department via Facebook
We join in mourning the tragic loss of two MPs killed in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies’ family and friends, and all who loved them. May they rest in peace. We have the watch from here.
— Cobb County Police Department via Facebook
ODA sends condolences to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and loved ones of the deputies who were killed while executing a warrant at a home on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The deputies’ names have not been released. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you.
— Atlanta Police Department via Twitter
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office sends prayers and condolences to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the families of the two deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty tonight. We stand ready to assist our law enforcement family in any way necessary during this tragedy.
— Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook
We are saddened to hear of the two Cobb County Sheriff’s Deputies who were killed in the line of duty tonight. Please keep their families and the Cobb Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers.
— Dunwoody Police via Twitter
Tonight we mourn the loss of two MPs. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies’ families and the Cobb County community. Rest in peace.
#ThinBlueLine #CobbSheriff
— Kennesaw Police via Twitter
Our condolences go out to Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens and the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office after the loss of two deputies tonight in the line of duty.
— Georgia Bureau of Investigation via Twitter
Our hearts are broken at news of the loss of 2 Cobb County Sheriff’s Deputies killed in the line of duty while serving warrants. There are no appropriate words, but we join our brothers, sisters and the Georgian community in mourning.
— Roswell Police Department via Facebook
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for the loss of two of its deputies in the line of duty while serving terms tonight. This tragedy is never easy to deal with, but we are with you, and the family that remains, and we support you in any way we can.
— Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook
God be with those who suffer the terrible loss of two Cobb County deputies tonight, killed in the line of duty. Lord, be with those who are still there and bring them comfort and safety. Please join us in praying for all those involved, their blood and blue families, and in sending your condolences to Cobb County.
— Carroll County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook
We send our condolences to the families of the deputies,
@CobbSheriff and the Cobb County community.
— Conyers Police via Twitter
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Owens said they have two suspects in custody.
“The two suspects we believe to be the perpetrators of this crime are currently in custody and being held at the Cobb County Police Department for questioning,” Owens said.
In a moving statement, Owens said he didn’t have the words right now to express his emotions, but asked for prayers for his deputies.
“Two women have lost their incredible husbands,” Owens said. “Pray for us because we need it. Our hearts are broken here in Cobb County.
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