Armed man shot by officer during chase in College Park, GBI says

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - A man has been hospitalized after he was shot by a College Park officer while reportedly trying to flee from police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.

What we know:

The shooting happened on Tuesday just after 7:10 p.m., according to College Park police. The College Park Police Department requested the GBI investigate, which is standard procedure for shootings involving police officers in Georgia. 

According to the GBI, officers were investigating a call about a person being shot at an apartment building near West Fayetteville Road.

While in the area, officials say an officer spotted 31-year-old Dwight Jaheem Robinson-Fikes walking down Norman Drive away from the location of the shooting.

When the officer tried to speak with Robinson-Fikes, he reportedly immediately ran, leading to a chase.

Authorities say the officer told Robinson-Fikes to stop and drop the firearm he was carrying and then fired at least one shot, hitting the man.

Medics transported Robinson-Fikes to a local hospital for treatment. Officials say he is expected to survive his injuries.

What's next:

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. Once finished, the case file will be given to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office for review.