Woodstock Public Safety Foundation Hosting Fundraiser For Officer

WOODSTOCK, GA — The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is holding a fundraiser at Friday's Summer Concert Series for the family of Officer Joe Burson, who was killed last month.

The foundation is hosting a raffle with all the proceeds going to Burson's family. Raffle tickets can be purchased on the website, or in person by visiting the foundation's tent at the Woodstock Summer Concert on Friday. Winners will be selected at the concert.

Holly Springs Police Officer Joe Burson, 25, was killed after being dragged by a man's car. The suspect was shot and killed, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Preliminary information indicates Holly Springs Police officers were conducting a traffic stop for speeding just after 11 p.m. on June 16 at the intersection of Harmony Lake Drive and Hickory Road.

At some point during the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle, a man later identified as Ansy Dolce, 29, of Cherokee County, attempted to leave in his car. Dolce dragged Burson down Hickory Road until the vehicle crashed, the GBI said.

During the incident, Burson fired shots at Dolce. Dolce was shot and killed by an officer in the incident, the GBI said.

Other officers at the scene gave aid to both men. Dolce was taken to Wellstar North Fulton Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Burson was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital where he too was pronounced dead.

Related: Holly Springs Officer Fatally Dragged, Suspect Killed: GBI

The Woodstock Summer Concert Series is presented by the City of Woodstock, Carriage Kia Woodstock and Woodstock Parks and Recreation. Opening acts begin at 7:30 p.m. and headliners take the stage at 8:30 p.m. The event is rain or shine.

Public parking is available at Chattahoochee Technical College, at City Center, in smaller public parking lots and on-street parking in Downtown Woodstock. Free shuttles run before and after each concert beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 11:45 p.m. from three locations: Northside Cherokee/Towne Lake, Woodstock City Church and Little River Elementary School.

For full details on Woodstock Summer Concert Series including sponsorship information, go to woodstockconcertseries.com. For more information on City of Woodstock, go to woodstockga.gov.

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