In Memoriam

Police Officer Christopher Bieker May

Fulton County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, August 19, 1991

Incident Location: River Valley Road, Sandy Springs

Police Officer Christopher May was shot and killed after he responded to a shooting in a residential neighborhood on River Valley Road.

Although responding officers had initially thought it was a drive-by shooting, a woman had been shot while sitting in her yard by a mentally ill next-door neighbor with a high-powered rifle.

As Officer May approached in an attempt to interview those at the neighbor’s home at 6 p.m., the suspect shot him in the face at close range from an ambush position in the garage. The suspect was shot and killed several hours later during a SWAT team raid at the residence.

Officer May had served with the Fulton County Police Department for three years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and grandparents.


Police Officer David Leslie Hagins

Fulton County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, December 14, 1980

Incident Location: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Police Officer David Hagins was shot and killed while responding to an alarm call at a jewelry store in the Prado Shopping Center, located in Sandy Springs.

Officer Hagins entered the store first and was shot three times. His backup officer was also shot several times and her service weapon was stolen.

Officer Hagins had served with the Fulton County Police Department for less than six months. He was survived by his parents and brother.