ATLANTA – Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham was tragically killed in the line of duty Saturday night while responding to a domestic dispute in Paulding County. Authorities report that upon arriving at the scene, Cunningham and other deputies were ambushed by 42-year-old James Adkins.

The incident occurred at a home on Foggy Creek Lane in the Harmony Creek neighborhood of Hiram. As Deputy Cunningham exited his patrol car, Adkins reportedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy. Adkins then shot his wife, 52-year-old Kim Thao Vu, before turning the gun on himself. The suspect died at the scene, while Tauvao survived the shooting and remains in critical condition.

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Following this tragedy, the focus has shifted to supporting Deputy Cunningham’s family.

A somber mood hangs over the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, where flags fly at half-staff and a lone police vehicle is parked outside in honor of the fallen deputy. Cunningham’s family visited the memorial outside the sheriff’s office Monday morning, where many came to pay their respects and lay flowers, wreaths and other mementos.

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Community members, even those who did not know Deputy Cunningham personally, expressed their condolences and solidarity with his family and fellow law enforcement officers. “We want to honor him, his life and his service. We pray for his family to find peace. God bless them,” said one mourner.

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A fundraiser has been launched to support Cunningham’s family, including his wife and two young children.

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The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is expected to hold a press conference to provide further information on the circumstances of the shooting and any further precautions.