Newnan, Georgia police shooting review hinges on self-defense, not chase, DA says

Coweta County District Attorney Herb Cranford said the criminal probe into the fatal shooting of Zadarious Dorsey centers on self-defense. Cranford took no position on whether the officer had legal grounds to stop Dorsey.

Coweta County District Attorney Herb Cranford confirmed his investigation focuses strictly on whether the Newnan police officer reasonably believed deadly force was necessary to protect his life.