52-year-old Russell Heiser, a Troup County man, dies after holding family hostage, tased, and fatally shooting himself while pointing gun at deputies.

52-year-old Russell Heiser, a Troup County man, is dead after holding his family hostage, including a small child. Deputies arrived and tried to establish communication, allowing the family to leave safely. Heiser later exited the home with a handgun and, after attempting to run towards it, was tasered. He then pointed the gun at deputies, leading to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, resulting in his death.

March 08, 2024
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