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Suspect points gun at officers near Perimeter Mall, no injuries: Dunwoody Police

Authorities have taped off the area around the FedEx Office and the Total Wine parking lot. They are asking the public to avoid the area.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — A police investigation is underway near Perimeter Mall Thursday afternoon, according to Dunwoody Police.

Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of 128 Perimeter Center West. 11Alive Skytracker flew over the scene around 4:30 p.m. where officers have taped off the area around the FedEx Office and the Total Wine parking lot.

Dunwoody Police said officers were responding to an "unknown trouble call" around 2:45 p.m. When officers arrived, a suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at officers. 

"The two officers on scene fired shots at the suspect and missed him," Dunwoody Police said. 

Moments later, he was taken into custody without incident, according to Dunwoody Police.

"The officers and the suspect were not injured. The scene is clear at this time but the case remains active," the police department said. 

Dunwoody Police said it has asked Sandy Springs Police to conduct an outside agency review of the incident. 

In an update, Dunwoody Police said a 23-year-old has been arrested in connection to the incident. He faces four counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

Credit: 11Alive Skytracker

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