3 Atlanta law enforcement officials wounded in capturing, suspect lifeless

Harris Marley

World Courant

An armed suspect is lifeless in Atlanta after three law enforcement officials had been wounded in a capturing on Saturday night, authorities mentioned.

Officers responded round 5:15 p.m. to a name about an armed particular person within the 1400 block of Desoto Avenue SW, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum advised reporters outdoors Grady Memorial Hospital.

The officers encountered a person armed with a handgun and a knife earlier than a wrestle ensued.

- Advertisement -

One officer was shot in a shoulder whereas one other suffered a leg wound. Each officers underwent surgical procedure. The third officer suffered a graze wound and didn’t require surgical procedure.

Officers responded to a report of an armed particular person in an Atlanta neighborhood on Saturday. (FOX5 Atlanta WAGA)

“They’re alive and secure,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens mentioned of the wounded officers whereas chatting with reporters. “They’re alert acutely aware and respiration.” 

- Advertisement -