Dashcam video shows shooting between man, deputy in Troup County

TROUP COUNTY, GA  - Disturbing dash cam video was released showing a shooting encounter between a deputy and a person the deputy was attempting to check on.

Troup County Deputy Michael Hockett went to check on 28-year-old Matt Edmonson on Jan. 9 at the request of Edmonson's father. However, after the deputy arrived, shots were exchanged between the two.

Deputy Hockett was hit, but not seriously injured, according to authorities. He was treated for several body injuries during the shoot out.

Meanwhile, Edmonson was also hit and retreated to his house where he kept police at bay for several hours before eventually tuing himself in. 

After surrendering to police, Edmonson was taken to the hospital and charged with attempted murder after shooting the deputy. 

Law enforcement analyst Victor Hill says the deputy made critical mistakes that put his life in danger. Hill says he could have protected himself by using the building as a cover and should have never taken his eyes off the shooter.

"I don't want to play Monday moing quarterback but he put himself in a lot of danger," said Hill. "If there's no cover around I'm gonna retreat, but I'm still gonna fire and drag my foot. That's to make sure I don't trip over any objects that may be behind me."