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'Suspect' shot by deputy in Barrow County
An individual was shot by a Barrow County Sheriff's Office deputy on Tuesday during a warrant service. This is a breaking news story.
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - A man was shot Tuesday morning in Barrow County by a Barrow County Sheriff's Office deputy, according to officials.
What we know:
BCSO says deputies were serving a warrant in the area of Mt. Moriah Road around 10 a.m. when the shooting took place.
According to the GBI, a man in a vehicle attempted to run over two of the officers who were there to serve the warrant. One of the deputies shot the man in response. The man was hit once and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The deputies were not injured.
The GBI says the man who was shot was not the person wanted for arrest, but had active warrants.
What they're saying:
Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the incident appears to be isolated to the location where deputies were serving the warrant.
As is standard in officer-involved shootings, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the local district attorney’s office have been notified and will conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
What we don't know:
At this time, the sheriff's office has not said what led up to the shooting. It is unknown if the individual who was shot had a gun or was acting in a threatening manner.
Additionally, it is unknown if the suspect is male or female or if they were directly connected to the warrant.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said additional details will be released as they become available.
This is a breaking news story. FOX 5 Atlanta is sending a crew to the scene to gather more information. Check back for an update.