Police killings
2013-2020

Thomas Wayne Swinford

Male, White

Date of the incident: 3/8/2019

Athens, Clarke, GA
800 Westlake Drive

Thomas Wayne Swinford was believed to be armed with a gun. Police ordered him to drop the gun but said he ignored their commands. Moments later, Swinford allegedly charged toward officers, pointing the gun in their direction. Multiple officers shot and killed him.