Fatal Shooting on I-16: Deputy Involved in Effingham County

I-16 in Effingham County, Georgia, has reopened after a deadly shootout during a traffic stop. An Effingham County deputy was shot at by a combative driver, leading to a highway pursuit. The driver crashed their car and continued shooting at officers, resulting in their death. The investigation is ongoing to identify the driver, who is reported to be a young male. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the incident, and the collaboration between agencies has been praised. The section of I-16 between Highway 280 and Old River Road was closed for several hours.