One man shot, killed in deputy-involved shooting in Carroll County

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities say one man has died after a deputy-involved shooting in Carroll County on Wednesday.

Robert Bruce Clendenin was identified as the deceased victim in this case. He was 76 years old. No officers were injured in the shooting.

Deputies responded to a disturbance call around 4:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Bar J Road.

The GBI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Carroll County of Highway 78 on March 15, 2023. (Carroll County)

A spokesperson for the county told FOX 5 there was a dispute between two neighbors. They said Clendenin was pointing a gun at the other neighbor and fired the weapon. Investigators were not sure how it escalated into gunfire.

Responding deputies said they tried to communicate with Clendenin to convince him to put the weapon down, but they were unsuccessful. Instead, they said he pointed the gun at them.

At least one deputy opened fire, shooting the 76-year-old man.

The GBI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Carroll County of Highway 78 on March 15, 2023. (Carroll County)

Officials said they rushed Clendenin to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The GBI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Carroll County of Highway 78 on March 15, 2023. (Carroll County)

The names of the other neighbor and deputy involved have not been released.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate the use of force. The GBI Medical Examiner's Office is expected to conduct the autopsy.