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Officer dies after breaking up a fight at McDonald's

EATONTON, Ga — An officer went to a McDonald's in Eatonton, Georgia to break up a fight and died there, according to officials.

Officers responded to a call that a juvenile and adult got into a fight Sunday night. Three officers arrived at the scene, including Officer Noel Hawk. After defusing the situation, police say the incident re-escalated. During the arrest of two suspects, Hawk collapsed.

Police say a bystander performed CPR, but was unsuccessful. Hawk was then transported to a hospital, but doctors were unable to revive him.

Officials say he succumbed to an unknown medical condition.