Data shows that Georgia leads the nation in per capita fatalities resulting from car chases involving law enforcement.
Recently, on April 14, a suspect allegedly ran a red light in the Little Five Points area while being followed by Georgia State Patrol – that’s when 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke was reportedly struck and killed by Faduma Mohamed.
GSP Public Information Officer Captain Crystal Zion shared a statement, saying: “Every life lost on Georgia’s roadways is a tragedy, and the death of a 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke in this incident is nothing short of heartbreaking… The Department’s pursuit policy is grounded in law, shaped by training, and guided by a clear standard that actions be objectively reasonable.”
GSP also stated that “a full and thorough review of the incident is currently underway, involving the Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team and the Office of Professional Standards.”
The tragedy has moved a coalition of elected officials, physicians and civil rights advocates to call for change from state authorities.
