Patrolman Chase Lee Maddox

Chase Lee Maddox

Patrolman Chase Maddox was shot and killed while assisting two deputies from the Henry County Sheriff's Office serve a warrant at a home on St. Francis Court.

The deputies had gone to the home to arrest the subject for failing to appear in court on a traffic violation. The man refused to cooperate, and the deputies requested assistance from the Locust Grove Police Department.

Several minutes after Patrolman Maddox arrived at the scene, the officers attempted to take the man into custody. The subject opened fire on the officers, killing Patrolman Maddox and wounding both deputies before being shot and killed.

Patrolman Maddox had served with the Locust Grove Police Department for five years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two sons. His second son was born four days after his death.

K9 Chase of the Cobb County Police Department was named after Patrolman Chase Maddox. K9 Chase died in the line of duty on June 6, 2023.