DeKalb police now say suspect in stabbing of officer critically injured

DeKalb officer, suspect hospitalized after encounter

A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed and a suspect was critically injured during a violent encounter on Monday morning, according to DeKalb County police. This is a breaking news update. 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed and a suspect was critically injured during a violent encounter on Monday morning, according to DeKalb County police. 

What we know:

According to DeKalb County police, officers were investigating a suspicious man in the 2900 block of North Decatur Road near DeKalb Industrial Way when an encounter turned violent.

Police said the suspect stabbed an officer once during the incident. The officer then fired their weapon, striking the suspect.

The injured officer was taken to a hospital and was reported to be stable with what police described as a moderate injury.

The suspect was critically injured.

NOTE: Police initially reported that the suspect was killed in the shooting. At 9:48 a.m., they sent an email stating that the suspect is in critical condition and not deceased. 

What we don't know:

The suspect has not been identified at this time. 

What's next:

As is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings, DeKalb County police requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

Police said any additional information about the shooting will be released by the GBI.