Suspect Arrested After Shots Fired at Deputy in Rockdale County Standoff

A standoff in Rockdale County ended safely on January 7, 2025, when deputies arrested 32-year-old Lorenzo Banks following an exchange of gunfire. At approximately 11 PM, deputies were dispatched to an alarm and shots fired call on the 1500 block of Locomotive Road. Upon arrival, a deputy approached the house, at which point Banks fired shots at the deputy. In response, the deputy returned fire.

The suspect then barricaded himself inside the house, prompting the deployment of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) SWAT team. The SWAT team made entry into the home and safely took Banks into custody.

Banks has been charged with Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), with additional charges pending. This is an ongoing investigation, and the details provided are preliminary and subject to change.