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Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputy dies

D'Andre Harris had been with the sheriff's office for six years.
Credit: Fulton County Sheriff Office

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of one of its deputies. 

According to a press release, Deputy D'Andre Harris died on Tuesday. 

“I am deeply saddened to relay the passing of one of our own yesterday,” Sheriff Patrick Labat said. “I humbly ask for respect of the family’s privacy as they take the necessary time to grieve over the loss of their loved one and make arrangements. Deputy Harris will be missed tremendously." 

Harris had been with the sheriff's office for six years. He was a "dedicated member" of the Courts Services Division. 

A cause of death has not been released at this time. 

The press release stated that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office’s Chaplaincy Program as well as the County Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be handling and assisting the sheriff's office with grief counseling. 

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