SNELLVILLE, Ga. – Gwinnett County police, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are working to figure out exactly what happened during a late-night shooting involving an officer on Sunday in Snellville.
It all started just before 11:30 p.m. when a concerned neighbor called 911. The caller, who lives on the 3600 block of Holland Drive, reported hearing four to five gunshots followed by someone screaming. Officers from the Gwinnett County Police Department quickly responded to the scene.
When they got there, they could hear people arguing inside the house. As the officers were getting ready to approach, a man suddenly walked out the front door—and he had a handgun. According to officials, an officer identified himself as police, but the man pointed the gun at the officer. In response, the officer fired a single shot, hitting the man.
The injured man was rushed to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. Authorities haven’t shared his name yet, but they’ve confirmed that charges are on the way.
Thankfully, no one else was hurt during the incident.
Police are now asking for the public’s help. If you know anything about what happened, you’re encouraged to reach out to Gwinnett County detectives at 770.513.5300. If you’d rather stay anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.8477 or visit their website at www.stopcrimeATL.com. Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment could even earn you a cash reward.
This story is still developing, and investigators are working hard to uncover all the details.
