Clayton police officer dies

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Clayton police officer dies

Clayton County Police Officer K. Cameron (right) and Sgt. R. Theiss prepare a flag for the casket of Officer Sean Callahan.

Clayton County police officers on Tuesday mourn the loss of their colleague.

Sean Callahan, 24, was described as an energetic and professional officer.

Clayton County police Sgt. R. Theiss (left) and officer K. Cameron, at the Clayton County police headquarters in Jonesboro, fold the American flag that will accompany the casket of fallen officer Sean Callahan.

Officer Callahan shot Monday after responding to a domestic dispute at a Stockbridge-area motel has died.

Callahan had joined the Clayton County police force four months ago.

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Clayton County Police Officer K. Cameron (right) and Sgt. R. Theiss prepare a flag for the casket of Officer Sean Callahan.

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