Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Georgia officers shot during police chase; 1 suspect dead, another in custody, officials say

Georgia officers shot during police chase; 1 suspect dead, another in custody, officials say

The incident unfolded just after 3:30 a.m. when a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a car for speeding at 111 mph on Interstate 20, Georgia State Patrol Capt. Brandon Dawson said during a news conference.

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The car initially stopped but quickly sped off with the trooper in pursuit until a passenger in the suspect vehicle opened fire on the patrol car, disabling the vehicle.

Georgia authorities say multiple officers were injured when the passenger of a car shot at them during a police chase that ended with one suspect killed and the other arrested. (John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Georgia authorities say multiple officers were injured when the passenger of a car shot at them during a police chase that ended with one suspect killed and the other arrested. (John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)


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