Brandon Tyler Cunningham

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Hiram.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Deputy Cunningham and his partner arrived at the home and were ambushed with a hail of gunfire as soon as they exited their vehicle. Responding officers were also met with a stream of gunfire. When a female attempted to leave the home, she was shot.

Deputy Cunningham was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputy Cunningham had served with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for over four years.