A deputy and his wife were killed in a car accident Friday night, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office reported.
According to the report, Cpl. Richard Gazaway and his wife, Heather, were killed in an accident. Details about the nature of the wreck or where it took place were not immediately available.
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Gazaway was hired by the Fanning County Sheriff’s Office as a detention officer in 2013, officials said. He became an officer in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal on Jan. 1.
“Corporal Gazaway was an invaluable asset to our office,” a Facebook post read. “He was always willing to pick up an extra shift, whether in the jail or on patrol, back up another deputy, and was known for his dedication to his job. He was a devoted husband and father to his daughters Skylar and Riley.”
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Gov. Brian Kemp sent his condolences in a tweet Saturday afternoon.
Marty, the girls, & I are truly saddened by the tragic deaths of Heather & Corporal Richard Gazaway.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 29, 2022
As we mourn their loss along with the Fannin County community, we ask that all Georgians join us in praying for their 12- & 3-year-old girls who are facing an unimaginable loss.
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