Georgia Department of Public Safety Colonel Chris Wright said that protestors fired a shot and hit an officer, to which officers fired back. The suspect was killed. The officer is in stable condition.
A protestor was killed and a Georgia State Patrol trooper was shot during a Wednesday incident near the "Cop City" occupying grounds where the Atlanta Police Department Training Facility is set to be built. The shooting took place during a "clearing operation" at around 10 am near an Antifa-linked autonomous zone, where six were charged last month.
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View on XGeorgia Department of Public Safety Colonel Chris Wright said that protestors fired a shot and hit an officer, to which officers fired back. The suspect was killed. The officer is in stable condition. The identity of the trooper and the man involved have not been revealed.
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View on XThe Georgia Department of Public Safety tweeted at the time of the incident, "There is an active incident on Constitution Road in Atlanta, in which a Trooper was shot. We will provide further information once available." The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also stated that they were investigating the incident.
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View on XState Governor Brian P. Kemp tweeted, "Marty, the girls, and I are praying for this brave Trooper and public safety officers across all law enforcement agencies today.
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View on X"As our thoughts remain with him and his family, our resolve also remains steadfast and strong to see criminals brought to justice."
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said officials are supporting law enforcement.
"DeKalb County Government offers its thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for the Georgia State Patrol officer shot today in DeKalb County," Thurmond said to Fox 5 Atlanta. "DeKalb County will continue to cooperate with and provide support to the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task force charged with maintaining peace and security."
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