SNELLVILLE, Ga. – Authorities launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred near a metro Atlanta hospital. The incident took place on Main Street W and Fountain Drive close to Piedmont Eastside South Campus, according to local police.
Reports indicate that shots were fired during the altercation, resulting in the death of one individual. The name of the deceased has not yet been disclosed by officials. Fortunately, no officers sustained injuries during the incident.
With limited information available at this time, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been tasked with conducting a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
To shed more light on the situation, a reporter and a photographer are en route to the scene in order to provide the latest updates on the investigation. Tune in to Channel 2 Action News at Noon for further details as they emerge.
In the midst of this developing story, the community eagerly awaits more information from authorities as they work to determine what transpired leading to the fatal shooting near the hospital.