Cobb County Woman Jameela Barnette Killed After Attacking Deputy

Dec 26, 2011 - 08:30
Dec 26, 2011 - 16:37
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Cobb County Woman Jameela Barnette Killed After Attacking Deputy
Barnette gained attention this spring for a pair of strange, anti-Semitic packages she sent to politicians

MARIETTA, Ga. — Cobb County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting by an officer in Marietta.

Cobb County police say uniformed officers were dispatched to an apartment complex Sunday moing. They say when the officers knocked on a door, a woman opened it and began assaulting the officer with the weapons.

They say that despite receiving injuries to his arm, the officer was able to use his service weapon to stop the assault.

Police say 53-year-old Jameela Cecila Baette of Marietta was dead at the scene.

The officer involved in the shooting has been treated and released. He's been placed on administrative leave pending investigations.

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling