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Curtis Billue
- Jun. 13, 2017 -
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(29483)
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Resided: |
GA, USA
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Born: | May. 14, 1959 |
Fallen: | Jun. 13, 2017 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 58 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Georgia Dept. of Corrections
7 MLK Jr Drive South West Atlanta, GA
30334 USA (478)992-5247 |
County: | Fulton |
Dept. Type: | State/Corrections |
Hero's Rank: | Sergeant |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
10 years
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Bio: At the age of ten, Officer Curtis Billue accepted Christ and became a devout follower of Christ. Officer Billue was a graduate of Wilkinson County Senior High School in Irwinton, GA. He attended the Fort Valley State University and later graduated from Clark University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology.
He played in the band and played football. He was commissioned into the United States Army as a second lieutenant. He served in the military for eleven years. While in the military he earned the rank of Major. He had the opportunity to travel extensively from Fort Hood, TX to Korea.
After an honorable discharge, he began his career as a Correctional Officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections in July 2007 at Frank Scott Correctional Facility. He later transferred to Georgia Diagnostic Classification Prison in August of 2009. Sergeant Billue transferred to the Baldwin County State Prison in October of 2011. Later, he accepted a position at the Transportation Unit in Milledgeville,GA in March of 2013.
He was known for his commitment to his job and great love for his family. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Ricky Dubose :: Caucasian
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Male
- 24 years old
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Offender: |
Donnie Russell Rowe :: Caucasian
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Male
- 43 years old
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Location: |
Putnam County,
GA
USA
Tue. Jun. 13, 2017
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Summary: |
Correctional Officer Curtis Billue and Correctional Officer Christopher Monica were shot and killed after being attacked by two inmates in Putnam County, Georgia.
The officers were transporting 33 prisoners between Hancock State Prison and Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison at approximately 5:45 am. Two of the inmates attacked the officers as the transport bus drove along Route 16, between Eatonton and Sparta. One of the inmates was able to disarm one of the officers and then shot them both. The prisoners stole both officers' service weapons and carjacked a passing car before fleeing. Both escapees remain at large.
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Disposition: |
After a three day crime spree spanning several counties into TN, both subjects were taked into custody in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The subjects, remaining together, had stolen several cars and committed home invasions but fortunately did not kill anyone else. |
Source: |
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Related: |
Christopher James Monica
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Last Updated: Jun. 18, 2017 |
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