At 3:58 p.m., the community began receiving troubling reports that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) had been requested to the scene of a shooting involving an officer that ultimately claimed the life of 52-year-old Jorge Narvaez of Carrollton, Georgia. The request for the independent investigation came from the Villa Rica Police Department (VRPD), following a rapidly unfolding situation that shut down Interstate 20 and left a family and community grieving.
The incident occurred along Interstate 20 eastbound near Villa Rica, leading to a major closure in Carroll County as law enforcement worked to secure the area and begin processing the scene. What initially came in as reports of a possible road rage situation quickly escalated into a tragic officer-involved shooting.
According to preliminary information released by authorities, on February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Narvaez was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife and another individual. As his wife and the other person attempted to leave in a vehicle, Narvaez reportedly followed them in a separate car. Several witnesses contacted 911 to report what appeared to be a dangerous encounter between two vehicles traveling eastbound on I-20.
Officers later located both vehicles just past the Post Road exit. After the cars stopped, Narvaez exited his vehicle while holding a firearm and began walking toward his wife’s car and a responding officer. Two VRPD officers discharged their weapons, striking Narvaez multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident.
As the investigation continues, many are left reflecting on the life of Jorge Narvaez — a 52-year-old man whose story did not end the way anyone would have hoped. Beyond the details contained in official statements, he was a person with relationships, memories, and people who cared deeply for him.
Tragedies such as this ripple far beyond the immediate scene. Families are left to cope with shock and sorrow, first responders carry the weight of difficult decisions, and communities struggle to process sudden loss. The temporary closure of the interstate was a visible sign of the seriousness of the event, but the emotional impact will last far longer for those directly affected.
In this time of mourning, thoughts and prayers are extended to the loved ones of Jorge Narvaez. May they find comfort in cherished memories and strength in the support of those around them as they navigate the days ahead.