Two officers and suspect injured in Woodstock police shooting
A police shooting in Woodstock injured two officers and a suspect, all taken to the hospital, with GBI investigating.
Woodstock police responded to a call about a suspicious person near Paden and Maple streets on Thursday evening, according to Atlanta News First.
During the encounter, shots were fired, resulting in injuries to two officers and the suspect. All three were transported to a hospital for treatment and evaluation, the Woodstock Police Department said.
The officers reportedly sustained minor injuries, while the condition of the suspect has not been detailed by authorities, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting, which is standard procedure for incidents involving law enforcement, the department confirmed.
Additional assistance at the scene was provided by Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies and Georgia State Patrol troopers, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
- FOX 5 Atlanta: Suspect, 2 officers injured in Woodstock police shooting, officials say
- Atlanta News First: 2 officers, suspect hurt in shooting, Woodstock police say
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