Rape Suspect Killed By Deputy During Warrant Service in Cherokee County
On Friday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Floyd County deputies, with assistance from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, attempted to serve an arrest warrant for Rape in Cherokee County.
During the warrant service, an officer-involved shooting occurred, resulting in the death of the suspect. Charles H. Woodall, age 52, of Cartersville, GA, was shot and killed. No officers were injured.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office determined that Woodall had been staying in Cherokee County at a location off Ficklen Church Way. Just after 11:00 p.m., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office made contact with Woodall to serve the arrest warrants. Woodall was armed and pointed the gun at the deputies. Cherokee SWAT, a multi-agency SWAT team, responded to the home to assist with the apprehension of Woodall. Despite efforts to negotiate with Woodall, he refused to put down the gun and continued to point it at deputies. Law enforcement shot Woodall. Deputies rendered aid following the shooting until Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to provide medical treatment. When Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services personnel arrived, they determined Woodall was dead at the scene.
Woodall’s body was taken to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was notified and is conducting an investigation, as is standard protocol in incidents involving law enforcement use of force.
This investigation is active ongoing. Once completed, the case file will be given to the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.
