[kellyhound]

The family of a Georgia Tech student who died after an officer-involved shooting spoke out Monday morning, along with their attorney.

Scott "Scout" Schultz, 21, died early Sunday after a Georgia Tech Police officer shot Schultz outside a dormitory on West Campus, according to authorities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting.

According to the GBI, Georgia Tech officers responded to a 911 call about an armed person on Eighth Street at 11:17 p.m. Schultz, who police said had a knife, allegedly continued to advance on officers after authorities gave multiple verbal commands.

One officer fired at Schultz, who died after being transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.

Schultz's parents were joined by their attorney, L. Chris Stewart, and spoke to the media Monday morning.

"Scout should not have been shot," Stewart said.

At the news conference, Stewart said Schultz had a multipurpose tool, not a knife which was originally reported by police.

"There is no doubt that Scout will be dearly missed," Mr. Schultz said. "Frankly, I'm surprised the officers didn't know Scout."

Schultz's parents said they want answers and want to know why it was necessary to open fire.

"Why did you kill my son?" Mr. Schultz said.

Schultz was a fourth-year computer engineering major from Lilburn, according to Georgia Tech officials. Schultz's parents said the student received a Zell Miller scholarship out of high school, which paid for Schultz's college tuition.

Georgia Tech issued the following statement on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.:

"The Georgia Tech community was notified Sunday morning of the tragic death of Scout Schultz, fourth-year computer engineering major from Lilburn, Georgia.

Schultz died Sunday, Sept. 17, as a result of an incident in the West Campus residential community. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death."

The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Decatur will conduct the autopsy on Schultz. No officers were injured during this incident.

Once the GBI completes its investigation into the shooting, it will be turned over to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office for review.

[Smitju]

Why didn't they just taze him?

Also he said 'shoot me' which they did but then he screamed like a pig. I bet he instantly regretted that decision.

[uknews]

I just don't get these scenarios. Why do they need to be even debated? Every prick and his gramma in the whole world knows what's gonna happen if you advance on US cops with any type of a weapon whilst shouting "shoot me". There's only one outcome. Mix mental illness, drugs or booze in for good measure too and it's 'Goodnight Vienna'!!

Good Night

[Oswald2001]

Sounds like the insane family need to be 'shot' as well.




1.) Follow the instructions of police officers.

2.) Especially follow the instructions of armed police officers.

3.) More importantly, now listen closely - and pay attention, follow the instructions of armed police officers that have their weapons already drawn and pointed at you!

[wildaxboxer]

Soarer than he thought....

[Zambini]

Same old story, same old song and dance my friends

[deanmine]

ditto what they all said!!

[deanmine]

to the fuckin cops. lesser of two evils. cops r pricks. but they got a fucked up and hardcore job.. iv never met a cool cop. but i dont think normal people could be cops.

[Yanni]

good riddance.

[Caveman5150]

I am normally very anti-cop in these cases, but I gotta say, there was alot of time to drop the knife, even if you are exercising your rights, you can still drop the knife & continue to exercise them. Clean shoot (for a change).
LSD, stupidity, or mental illness.