Law enforcement agencies are sending their condolences to the Hall County Sheriff's Office after a deputy was killed in the line of duty Sunday night.
According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Nicolas Dixon was shot and killed following a police chase.
Officials said deputies were attempting to stop a stolen car they believed was involved in several car burglaries.
The car they were chasing crashed near the intersection of Jesse Jewell Parkway and Highland Avenue in Gainesville. Police said several suspects ran and deputies chased them. Around 11:15 p.m., there was an exchange of gunfire and a deputy was shot. One of the suspects, possibly the man who shot the deputy, was also shot.
Habersham County Sheriff's Office, Banks County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Pickens County Sheriff's Office are among the law enforcement agencies that offered their condolences.
Police departments from around the state are also sending thoughts and prayers.
Authorities said that by Monday afternoon all four suspects had been taken into custody. The final two suspects were reported in custody shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
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