DailyKenn.com — Shawn Christopher Brannon, a 41‑year‑old father of three from Piedmont, Alabama, was fatally wounded in a road-rage shooting in Paulding County, Georgia. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Brannon and another driver—later identified as Collins Pruitt became embroiled in a heated confrontation.
Shortly after the altercation escalated, Pruitt allegedly shot Brannon while he was driving his black SUV. Despite suffering a gunshot wound, Brannon managed to call 911 and drive himself to a nearby fire station. Emergency personnel transported him to Wellstar Paulding Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities tracked the suspect vehicle to Pruitt’s residence in Cobb County and arrested him without incident. He was booked into the Paulding County Jail and charged with voluntary manslaughter. According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting did not meet Georgia’s legal threshold for a murder charge.
Investigators believed the incident stemmed from a case of road rage, during which both drivers allegedly engaged in aggressive behavior. Pruitt’s actions, however, turned the confrontation deadly.
Pruitt remained in custody without bond as the investigation continued. The case served as a tragic reminder of how routine traffic disputes could escalate into violence with devastating consequences.
Sources:
FOX 5 Atlanta: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/man-killed-in-road-rage-shooting-identified
WSB-TV Atlanta: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/paulding-county/man-killed-road-rage-shooting-paulding-county-deputies-say/VK2NQ7ZKV5E4VA6NT2YOXQZGGE/
11Alive News: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/paulding-county-road-rage-shooting-arrest/85-03f1a5a5-d61e-4cf4-a2c3-e30cf567a90c
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