Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, March 3, 1948
Add to My HeroesGarland E. Fields
Special Agent Garland Fields was shot and killed during an investigation in Swainsboro, Georgia, while making a routine check on a stranger attempting to sell a rifle at a cafe.
Agent Fields happened to be eating at the cafe during the sale. A five state alarm followed the shooting and resulted in the capture of the two suspects and their female companions near Keysville.
Agent Fields had been with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for only three weeks. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 3 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsSpecial Agent Garland Fields will never be forgotten. A memorial will be held on Wednesday May 18, 2022 at the GA Department of Public Safety Headquarters Memorial Grove for all of our fallen troopers and special agents. All family of Special Agent Fields is cordially invited. For more info, you may contact me at [email protected] or 912-425-9716.
Captain Chris Lacienski
GSP Troop F Command
Captain Chris Lacienski
Georgia State Patrol
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