Crime & Safety
Alleged Armed Cartersville Woman Dies In Police Shooting
The woman was accused of firing a weapon at a Bartow County home before the deadly traffic stop that claimed her life.
CARTERSVILLE, GA — Authorities say a Cartersville woman died in a police shooting after being accused of brandishing a gun during a traffic stop Wednesday.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Carrie Hall, 50, first went to a Bartow County home and shot a weapon. Authorities did not say if anyone was injured in the shooting.
The homeowner was familiar with Hall and identified her to authorities, the GBI said.
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Around 8:45 p.m., authorities said they located Hall's vehicle at the intersection of State Route 20/Canton Highway and Conference Center Drive.
During a traffic stop, the GBI said Hall was armed and got out of the vehicle, refusing to comply with the authorities' verbal commands.
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Authorities then shot Hall, who later died of her injuries at a hospital, the GBI said.
No officers were injured in the shooting, the GBI said.
Once the GBI's investigation is completed, the case file will be given to the Bartow County District Attorney’s Office for review.
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