Passed by this intersection last night around 9pm, but I thought all the cops were there investigating a murder

The vehicle ended up parked right outside of my first floor bedroom window (The Savannah and Park Place apartments) along with tons of police cars with all the flashing blue lights. I think the officers could have provided more information to us concerned residents other than there was a shooting. I had to wait to find out on the 11pm news that there wasn't a suspect on the loose so I could finally go to sleep.

I was 3 cars up from where the suspect was shot. It was very obvious witnessing the events unfold that he had no concern for anyone and in my opinion, he got what he deserved!

It is so easy to distance oneself from the situation with judgment, but Brad was a loving father and husband regardless of his DUI. We cannot know what was going on in his mind at the time, and it is not our place to do so. Saying he got what he deserved when his three children will go fatherless is heartless.

Put your name on your post "A Friend" and it has much more weight.

Sorry about your loss Billy . . .

@Billy Wells - Do you know GaryRayBetz?

I agree with Billy, don't go around attacking someone you don't know based off some biased news report(s). I didn't know Brad well but know many of his friends. I know he was a good husband and father to three year old triplets. He will be missed by many. RIP Bradley.

Brad is my neighbor. I've known many people and family who have had a DUI in the past. I know many people, again family included, who are recovering. A prior DUI does not make you "...a disturbed individual." Brad was a loving father with a great family. He was a good neighbor always willing to lend a hand. When another neighbors tree fell across the road in a storm, Brad not only cleared the road, he cut up the tree. We'll never know exactly what happened, but he did not deserve to be shot to death. I was not at the even. I did see some of the car "scrape" damage on TV. I find it hard to believe that a police officer would find it necessary to use deadly force to stop a reckless driver.

Personally, I think for people to say that a person deserves to die or got what he deserves without knowing the circumstances are cruel and uncivilized. Who are they to decide who should live and who should die. What has gotten into people and why are they so angry and why do they feel good saying horrible things. I truly feel sorry for his widow and the children that will grow up without knowing their father.

Brad was my cousin and his family is devastated. You heartless people that say he deserved it will get what you deserve someday, I am sure. Brad was a very intelligent, kind hearted, loving father and husband. You do not know his circumstances or his health issues. Do you really think it is OK for police to shoot reckless drivers? There would be a whole lot of teenagers and old folks dead if that were the case! I am looking at a picture of him dressed up for Halloween with his wife and 4 year old triplets. They all look so happy and my heart is just breaking! The police could have found another way to stop him. They don't shoot murderers and rapists, but it is OK to shoot a reckless driver?

Brad's behavior resulted in his death. There were many innocent children, moms and dads in cars endangered by Brad's irresponsible driving. I am thankful no one was killed due to his behavior. The police did what they had to do to make sure others will have family photos at Halloween next year. In the end, I doubt anyone is happy with the outcome, but do understand certain behaviors produce certain results. I hope his children do well in life, and i am thankful Brad did not have his own kids in that car and thankful he did not kill anyone due to his poor decision making behind the wheel.

I agree that he needed to be stopped. However, I do not believe he needed to be shot and killed as a result of his gunshot wounds to accomplish that. They could have shot the tires, hit him in the shoulder instead of the chest. I know of many police chases at high speeds on highways that didn't involve gunshots! I just think it is crazy. We had an old woman here that killed 3 people because she should not have been behind the wheel and would not stop for police because she was out of her mind. Should the police have shot her? I am grateful that Brad's actions did not result in any serious injuries to others or to the children. I know that would make things so much harder for our family. However, I am disgusted by strangers that say he deserved it. I don't even live in GA. I live in NY and was just trying to find some answers when I stumbled upon these horrible comments. It was like a knife to my heart.

Thank you Laura. It is the "not knowing" that is the hardest thing. The wondering what got into him. People just seem to assume he was drinking or hiding something and that may not be the case at all. He was not unstable or whacked out in any way that I know of. I just want these comments to stop before his mother or grandmother or wife reads them. How would people feel if it was someone they loved.

Kim & Laura.

I suggest you not read the comments on this thread anymore. The Patch comments can be ruthless, yet truthful. Very rarely are things removed from the Comment section since Patch is owned by the liberal AOL (thus the links/tweets from the Huffington post). Unless you start using bad language or insult Obama, anything goes here, even the truth. Sorry for your loss, but this Dunwoody man stands behind his police department.

@jimmie you're a horrible person because you are happy and celebrating the fact that someone was shot and killed. "Way to go....!!". That just shows your lack of compassion and character.

And @DWM, yeah I know lots of trolls and haters come out on these comment threads. I won't be sticking around to listen to you all. Just remember there are two sides to every story.

Mario,

No endowment from me, but I pay taxes for a great police department. I have no anger in my comments, only the truth. Typical liberal name-calling on your part. Name-calling is always an indicator of being on the wrong side of an issue. If the family and friends need a place to grieve and communicate, I suggest a different forum other than the Patch (where comments live forever and ever). And Laura, there are usually three sides to a story. The truth, the police version, and the family's version. The Patch has trolls like Rob (who hates hawks apparently) and Jimmie (Rob's cousin on his mother's side). Let's let the man rest in peace and may God protect the children.

Billy Wells. This is not the 1st time the Dunwoody police have done something like this.
Get you lawyers involved and start looking at Dove from day 1. A lot of issues with him in the 1st few months. Billy Grogan has is known to lie to cover up his officer issues.
You also want to talk to the Dunwoody Taco Mac and ask about a video from last year. You will need your lawyer for this. Don't give up. The Dunwoody police need to go away. I want Dekalb police back. The crime rate was a lot lower back then.

Shooting all 4 tires, a hand, the car, so many options other than TAKING A LIFE. You are not God. If you are entrusted to uphold the law, do so with so much more care and/or training, and at the very least, remorse for this outcome. If he could aim for a person inside a car, he could aim for a tire outside a car. How many people with evil intent do you know that choose to drive recklessly in a police parking lot?? Mental issues, a stroke, a brain aneurysm (happened to a friend of ours and she behaved the same, only she wasn't in a car), you DON'T KNOW what happened. Unless you are God, stop judging. We are all human, we all have flaws and it is easy to judge/choose the wrong path. Someday you may need the compassion of fellow humans, and I hope they manage to show you some love instead of hate too. My heart goes out to a poor young woman who has lost the love if her life and who has to raise three triplets alone, who will never have their father to walk them down the aisle. Know that none of you, including Bradley, are alone. God bless.

The dunwoody police think they are god. They don't abide the law!
I need 4 people to work video cameras to catch the Dunwooy police breaking the law, I’ll be the bate.
Please contact me. I have a plan.

Mr. D, Jimmie, DWM, Sofie- how long have you had these gender identity issues?

Ok I understand there was a life lost and yes is is unfortunate, but lets think about the people that were hit and the mother in the car with her child that Brad was hung up on. Lets think about the thought going through the officers mind at the time he had to make the choice to shoot. Now let me ask a question...Do we know for certain that the shot that Sgt. Dove fired is what caused him to die...lets remember he drove about 2 more blocks and hit a light pole AND got out of the car and ran. What would we all be saying if Brad had killed a father of 7 in his pursuit? What would we be saying if he had killed an expectant mother? I am thankful while stuck in the traffic jam that they responded the way they did, they saved many lives and people made it out with scratches and dings on their cars. He may have had a stroke or something when he hit the light pole but someone having these types of health issues does not make U-turns and drive on sidewalks. Again I feel for the family and their loss, but I also feel for the officer that probably has a family too and could have not made it home from work that night due to Brads actions. So EVERYONE needs to stop being negative one way or the other and let Brads family move forward and Sgt. Dove move forward.

And I feel for every officer that takes the oath to protect and serve, they put their lives on the line for each and everyone of us daily. How many of you would leave your family NOT knowing if you are going to return home at the end of your shift? I sure the heck couldn't. Lets let both of these families deal and grieve the way they should and not throw one party of another under the bus. Let Dunwoody officers do their job and that is to protect us!

Friends of Brad, do not engage the trolls.

No cop has ever fired a weapon unless it was in self defense. Clearly this officer was in the right. I mean shooting out the tires would've accompliahed same thing, but better to send a message!

Mitch Harvath, I don’t think you know what you’re talking about.
#1 Police work in not dangerous for the police officer. Not even in the top 10 most dangerous jobs. Educate yourself. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/03/01/top-10-most-dangerous-jobs/
#2 I have a problem with people who don’t tell the truth. And someone who takes the oath to protect and serve I expect a more professional person.

Mitch Harvath, animals don’t run unless they are chased. We are animals, maybe you’re not. I can stand your stance on this issue. In your own words killing this man was not necessary. Please educate yourself before you start typing again.

grandpa seth
“No cop has ever fired a weapon unless it was in self-defense.” It you truly think that I have some property in central Florida I want to sell you. If your own words shooting out the tires would have “accomplished the same thing”. So you condone do have the police ask as the judge and the one to kill non-convicted persons? Maybe you will be next.

Here is one for you all. All speeding ticket issues in the city of Dunwoody were issued illegally. The police are just crooks that are on our payroll.

jimmie I have live in this city long before the Dunwoody police came in and I will not be run out of town from a bunch of crooked cops. I know we are in the Deep South, but this is not the Duke of Hazarded. Cooter is no longer a congress person for Georgia. Question for you, do you live in Dunwoody and how long have you lived here? I have lived here for 20+ years.

Mr dunwoody there is an old saying.... Never argue with an idiot because they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. It is quite obvious to everybody here that you have a grudge against the DPD. So I wish you well in your quest to have the police department disbanded although it is a futile matter. You should use your energies towards more positive endeavors. With that said I wish you well because I no longer wish to entertain an you.

@jimmie... I have to agree with you.. If mr dunwoody is so big and bad why doesn't he strap on a gun and risk his life on a daily basis. Nope he would rather point fingers and instigate a bunch of crap. My father a retired marine has had to kill people but he is a hero. I think sgt dove is a hero.. He gets up every day and patrols our streets to protect from crime, drugs, and god only knows what else. More than I am capable of doing.

As clarification, was the police officer actually threatened by driver and his car? Was he in danger of being run over? How fast was the minivan moving when the driver was shot? Lastly, how close was the officer to the car when he shot the driver and from what direction? Was he in front, on the side or behind the vehicle? Regardless, a tragic situation.

Jason, I send you the DPD SOP. Adter reading it, what do you think?
Did DPD follow SOP?

Mr. Dunwoody, is it possible to summarize what you believe the SOP is for the rest of us?

To Jimmie. I don't drink or take drugs.
To E Pluribus Unum I will not summarize the Dunwoody Police SOP because I might be questioned on how I answer the question. I found the SOP at this web site and ask you to read it for yourself and then read Chief Grogan’s press release. Too many things don’t add up. Please don’t forget that 41 Perimeter Center east is a large building with many tenants. This is not just the police parking lot.
http://dunwoodypolice.org/MFP%20Type%20103_20121130173323.pdf

SO you all think that the police should have let him go after attempting to catch him? It seems we have so many experts here that want to play armchair quarterback and spout about this and that. The fact is that he was an endangerment to society seems to keep getting overlooked. Did the DPD put "society" in danger? I am fairly certain that the officer calculated his risk before firing his weapon...after all they don't just hire officers out of the welfare line and give them a gun....

jerome,ur comment should make so many here, stop,shut up ,and try to put them self in the position of both parties involved...either way they go people need to think before they say what they would do in a tragic situation such as this..hopefully no one commenting here will ever find themselfs in the car or behind the badge on something like this..amen!!!!

Mr Dunwoody,

Have you put in an Opens record request for dash cam video?

I was a witness of the shooting and my car was damaged. However, this man has left triplets and a wife behind and my heart goes out to the Almy's family. If a family member can contact me via email, I would like to give the children a Christmas gift. Please contact me at kingdomgirlministries@gmail.com.

Mr. Dunwoody AKA "Don't-Tase-Me-Bro" Posvar

This guy came about 2 feet from plowing into my car in the CPK parking lot. I don't care what kind of person he was before that Wednesday night... His behavior was inexcusable, and unfortunately for him, it got him killed. The officer did the right thing. No telling how many people would have been hurt or killed if the police had let this guy keep plowing into people. I have NEVER witnessed someone drive with such complete disregard for other people. If a child, family, anyone had been walking from the restaurant to their car, they would have been hit by this selfish jerk.

John - do you know Adrin, jimmie, Emily, Roger That, DunwoodyWorkingMan, Gary Betz, Pam J, etc... ROFLOL.

Warning. Keep it on topic.

Very reliable source. The facts will come out of GBI. Then will see what kind of%&#@! You'll be talking.