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Wrightsville Officer Kills Man Attacking Firefighter With Wakizashi at Gas Station

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review of the shooting.

Overview

  • The attack occurred around midnight on Oct. 27 outside the SideTrack convenience store and fueling station on East College Street.
  • The GBI identified the suspect as Diamond Daspin Seltzer, 32, of Wrightsville.
  • Officials say the man exited a vehicle and began striking the firefighter with a Wakizashi as the officer spoke with him.
  • Authorities have not released a motive or comprehensive details on the firefighter’s injuries.
  • The GBI has opened an inquiry, with any determinations about the officer’s actions to follow its fact-finding.