Man accused of killing Georgia police officer found dead by authorities

Armed and dangerous suspect wanted after officer shot, killed

By WSB Radio News Staff

WARMS SPRINGS, GA — The man accused of shooting and killing a Georgia police officer has been found dead, according to police officials.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Jimmie Lee Steverson was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a traffic stop in Anderson, South Carolina.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Officer Chris Fisher was killed in a shooting outside a motel shortly before midnight Tuesday.

Officer killed in the line of duty Warm Springs Officer Chris Fisher

Authorities had been searching for Steverson after the deadly shooting.

The GBI identified Steverson as the suspect on Wednesday morning and issued a Blue Alert. He had last been seen traveling in a 2026 black Chevrolet Silverado.

This is a developing story. Stay with WSB Radio News for updates.