Family of Armed Man Shot by Villa Rica Police Seeks Answers

Jorge Narvaez was killed after a reported road rage incident, but his family says it was a misunderstanding.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 4:55pm

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The family of 52-year-old Jorge Narvaez is seeking answers after he was shot and killed by Villa Rica police following what they say was a misunderstanding. Narvaez's daughter Heidi said he became upset after seeing his wife in a car with another man, leading to a reported road rage incident. However, the family claims Narvaez's wife was just getting a ride from a friend due to a recent surgery, and that Narvaez's actions may have been impacted by medications he was taking.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the need for better understanding and de-escalation in situations involving mental health or medication issues. It also raises questions about police use of force and whether all the facts were fully considered in this case.

The details

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Narvaez got out of his car with a firearm and walked toward his wife's car and the responding officers. The GBI said that's when two Villa Rica police officers shot him, hitting him multiple times. Narvaez's family believes the situation was a misunderstanding, as his wife was just getting a ride from a friend due to a recent surgery, and that Narvaez's actions may have been impacted by medications he was taking.

  • On February 16, 2026, Villa Rica police shot and killed Jorge Narvaez following a reported road rage incident.
  • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the case, which is standard protocol for shootings where an officer is involved.

The players

Jorge Narvaez

A 52-year-old man who was shot and killed by Villa Rica police after a reported road rage incident.

Heidi Narvaez

Jorge Narvaez's daughter, who was on the phone with him during the incident and believes it was a misunderstanding.

Villa Rica Police

The police department that was involved in the shooting of Jorge Narvaez.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state agency that is investigating the shooting of Jorge Narvaez, which is standard protocol for incidents involving police.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't recognize him. It was like I wasn't even talking to my father,”

— Heidi Narvaez, Jorge Narvaez's daughter

“He said somebody is driving her car, and I'm shooting at the car,”

— Heidi Narvaez, Jorge Narvaez's daughter

“He just kept repeating that he couldn't control it. He said, 'I can't, I can't stop. I don't know why, but I can't.' He tried to control it and that's what also hurts us.”

— Heidi Narvaez, Jorge Narvaez's daughter

What’s next

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the case, which is standard protocol for shootings where an officer is involved.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better understanding and de-escalation in situations involving mental health or medication issues, as well as raising questions about police use of force and whether all the facts were fully considered in this case.