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Police said the shooting suspect James Blake Montgomery, who died during the standoff, also left one deputy hospitalized.
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  • April 27, 2025

Sheriff's deputy killed during shootout in Georgia

The suspect involved in a shootout that took the life of Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes on April 26 was identified by Georgia police as James Blake Montgomery.

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