DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after an alleged wanted robbery suspect was critically injured in a shooting with DeKalb County Police at a shopping center on Wednesday.
It happened just before noon at 2926 Evans Mill Road, which appears to be the address for the Evanswood Shopping Center. The incident appears to be near a Dollar General and Da Bomb Sports Center located within the shopping center.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital, according to police.
Authorities said shots were fired, and no officers were injured. Authorities later added that they recovered a firearm on the scene.
Police asked for the GBI to assist in the investigation. GBI agents confirmed they were responding to a shooting involving an officer.
11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene where crime scene tape appears to be blocking off a portion of the parking lot.
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