The Atlanta Police Department has announced the passing of Investigator Aubree Horton, who died in an off-duty incident in Douglas County, Georgia. A report on the Atlanta Police Department's website noted that Horton joined the Atlanta Police Department in November 2015 and was recently assigned to the Fugitive Unit.
Details about the incident are limited, as the Atlanta Police Department has referred inquiries to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which is leading the investigation. The Atlanta Police Department expressed its commitment to cooperating with the sheriff's office to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. Horton served nearly a decade, participating in significant operations within the Fugitive Unit. Her death has left a gap in the department and among colleagues who worked alongside her. The department's statement focused on honoring Horton's service to the community rather than providing incident specifics.
The statement concluded by directing all inquiries to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which holds jurisdiction over the investigation. The Atlanta Police Department is now looking to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for answers in the coming days.
