Man holding woman and child hostage shot by DeKalb police
DeKalb County police officers on the scene after a man reportedly holding a woman and child hostage at gunpoint was shot on October 13, 2026. (FOX 5)
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An officer with the DeKalb County Police Department shot an armed suspect holding a woman and child hostage Tuesday morning near North Hairston Road, according to police.
What we know:
Officers arrived at a home near Central Drive and North Hairston Road around 8:03 a.m. following reports of a domestic incident.
When they arrived, police encountered an armed man holding a woman and a child at gunpoint.
Officers ordered the suspect to drop his weapon, but he refused to comply.
An officer opened fire, striking the man.
Paramedics transported the suspect to a local hospital in critical condition, while first responders removed the woman and child safely.
No other injuries were reported.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the names or ages of the suspect, the woman or the child involved.
It remains unclear what triggered the domestic dispute or what specific charges the suspect will face.
What's next:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the inquiry to review the officer's use of force.
State agents will conduct an independent review of the shooting and present their findings.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the DeKalb County Police Department, who provided details about the incident and officer-involved shooting, as well as state law enforcement officials.