East Atlanta Police Exchange: Two Officers and One Suspect Injured in Sunday Shooting

Two police officers and one suspect sustained gunshot wounds during a violent encounter on Sunday evening in East Atlanta. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Bouldercrest Road within DeKalb County. The collision resulted in injuries for all three individuals involved in the exchange of gunfire.

DeKalb County Police stated that the officers initially responded to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they engaged with a suspect who was accused of firing at the law enforcement personnel. In response to the gunfire, the officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect subsequently fled the immediate scene, moving into a nearby wooded area where he was later located with a gunshot wound.

Both officers were transported to a local hospital and described by authorities as being in moderate condition. Police indicated that the officers are expected to survive their injuries. The suspect was also found suffering from a gunshot wound after his escape into the woods. The initial report characterized the event as a shooting incident involving a domestic dispute response.

In a news release, DeKalb County Police asked for prayers for the officers during their recovery. The department did not provide additional details regarding the specific nature of the domestic incident or the identities of the individuals involved in the release. The shooting took place in a residential area of East Atlanta, prompting the immediate police response that led to the confrontation.