An officer-involved shooting in Alamo, Laurens County, Georgia, is currently under investigation by the GBI. Curtis "CJ" Glen Purvis Jr., a 31-year-old man from McRae-Helena, GA, died in the incident, which took place late on the night of August 15, 2024. The GBI's involvement follows a request from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, and it has been confirmed that no officers were injured during the events leading up to Purvis Jr.'s death.
The situation began with a 911 call about a domestic dispute at a residence on Sudie Pearl Jones Road. According to the official GBI release, a deputy dispatched to the scene initially found that Purvis Jr. was absent upon arrival but then witnessed him driving up, colliding with another car, and striking the victim's father with his vehicle before the deputy shot at Purvis Jr.’s car. After the collision, Purvis Jr. entered the home, stabbed the victim, and subsequently emerged with a knife, leading to him being shot by the deputy.
Purvis Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene and will undergo an autopsy at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office. Both the stabbing victim and the victim's father were hospitalized following the altercation.
The GBI has declared their investigation active and ongoing. The agency is reaching out to the public for any information related to the case, with the GBI's Regional Investigative Office in Eastman serving as the point of contact for any tips or details the public might have. Moreover, they have provided avenues for anonymous tips via phone, online submission, and a dedicated mobile app.
