Update: Family Speaks at Candlelight Vigil for 19-Year-Old Shot by Officers in Thomasville with Balloon Release

Candlelight Vigil for Alfred ColePhoto byNikki Duncan Facebook Page

Thomasville, GA., 08/09/23 - A candlelight vigil was held in honor of the 19-year-old Alfred "Tez" Cole who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Thomasville. Family and friends of Alfred Cole spoke before releasing balloons in his honor.

Video of Family Speaking at Alfred Cole Candlelight Vigil in Thomasville GA

The Thomas County Drug Squad was responding to a call when they got an alert about a car driving erratically that led to a brief chase. According to the GBI, Cole allegedly got out of the car with a handgun and the officers fired shots resulting in killing him in the Cassidy Rd and Meadows St. area.

As the GBI continues to investigate, the family along with concerned citizens are asking for the body cam footage to bring closure to their loss and bring more clarity about what happened during this tragic event.

Candlelight Vigil posterPhoto byRyan Brown Facebook

The candlelight vigil will be held at Cassidy Rd. Lake at 8 pm

CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL, TOMORROW @8PM CASSIDY LAKE PARK… BRING A CANDLE … RED, BLACK, or WHITE BALLOON‼️‼️‼️ PRINT OFF PICS IF YOU CAN, WRITE POSTERS IF YOU CAN. I also put a cross and candles on meadows if anyone would like to drop a candle and picture off and relight some candles tonight , tomorrow or any other night. by ReMya Charza Howard Facebook page.

Lets Light The City Up For Tez FlyerPhoto byRyan Brown Facebook Page

Flyers were sent around social media to bring more awareness around the tragedy as well as to address gun violence and strengthen community and law enforcement relations. Many community providers stand in support and are at a loss for words that this incident happened in Thomasville.

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