In the late evening of February 8, 1981, a domestic disturbance on Paper Mill Road in Austell, Georgia, drew officers from the Austell Police Department. Gregory Player Mullinax, 24, had been with the department about four months and was among those who responded. According to accounts, a street fight involved several people; Mullinax had apparently calmed the original couple when he was attacked by the woman’s son. While struggling with the son, a man identified as Floyd Hill approached and opened fire. Mullinax was struck multiple times, including the head and chest, and was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.

A 20-year-old, David Toles, was also killed in the exchange of gunfire. Floyd Hill was found wounded in nearby woods, arrested after weapons were recovered at the scene, and later convicted of Officer Mullinax’s murder. His death sentence was reduced on appeal and he was ultimately granted parole. Officer Mullinax was survived by his wife and young daughter.

If anyone knew Officer Mullinax, his family, or was in that part of Austell on February 8, 1981, please share any memories or information.