Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Hiram.
Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Deputy Cunningham and his partner arrived at the home and were ambushed with a hail of gunfire as soon as they exited their vehicle. Responding officers were also met with a stream of gunfire. When a female attempted to leave the home, she was shot.
Deputy Cunningham was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.
The suspect was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputy Cunningham had served with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office for over four years. He was survived by two children.
Source: ODMP
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27118-deputy-sheriff-brandon-cunningham