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GBI investigating shooting involving Lawrenceville officer at DeKalb County hotel

According to Chamblee Police, an officer from Lawrenceville Police is involved in the incident but provided no details beyond that.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The GBI is currently investigating a shooting that happened overnight at Quality Inn just off I-85 in Chamblee. 

According to Chamblee Police, an officer from Lawrenceville Police is involved in the incident but provided no details beyond that.

At this time, we know from DeKalb County dispatch that they responded to a "person shot" call at the hotel just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

11Alive also spoke to a witness on the scene who stated that officers told her to remain inside her hotel room for over an hour.

As is customary with all shootings involving police, the GBI is overseeing the investigation. However, the situation is still unfolding, and more information needs to be released.

This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.

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