ST. MARYS, Ga. — A 27-year-old Jacksonville man is dead after being shot by St. Marys, Ga., police officers Sunday night.
The shooting occurred at about 11:06 p.m. at the Cumberland Oaks Apartments, 100 Mary Powell Drive, according to a St. Marys police news release.
Police identified the man as Gregory Peter Paige, the news release states. Police were called to the apartment complex for a report of threats. When officers arrived they contacted Paige, the news release states.
“After a brief encounter, officers discharged their firearms, striking Mr. Paige,” according to the news release.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting, the news release states.
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