Man dead, officer injured after traffic stop leads to gunfire in Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, Ga. - A Woodstock police officer shot and killed a man who opened fire on authorities following a chase along Interstate 575 on Wednesday.

What we know:

According to the Woodstock Police Department, officers originally pulled a man over for a traffic stop near Highway 92 on Wednesday evening. 

The man ran from the scene, leading officers on a chase to Towne Lake Parkway. 

Police say the man fired at officers, and an officer shot back, hitting the man. 

Traffic stop leads to deadly highway shootout

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing a fatal shooting in Woodstock after a driver fled a traffic stop on I-575 and opened fire on local officers.

Fire and rescue teams from Woodstock and Cherokee County tried to provide medical aid, but the man died at the scene. 

One officer was injured but is expected to be OK.

According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the ramp will likely be closed for an extended period.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released the name of the man who died or explained why he was originally pulled over for a traffic stop. 

It is also unclear exactly how the officer was injured during the shootout.

What you can do:

 Authorities are asking drivers to stay away from the area while the investigation continues. Those traveling northbound should get off the interstate at Georgia Highway 92 or the Ridgewalk Parkway exit to avoid the closure.

What's next:

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to look into the shooting, which is standard procedure for incidents involving officers. 

The Woodstock Police Department requested an independent investigation, as Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol also assisted with the scene.