Information that we know at this time indicates the following: Shortly before 6:30 pm, officers were involved in an incident on West Lake Drive involving an individual who was believed to be armed with a weapon.

ACCPD officers encountered an adult white male who brandished what is believed to be a firearm in a threatening manner. Officers issued verbal commands for the individual to drop the firearm. The individual disregarded the officers’ command and charged the officers with the firearm in his hand pointed in the officer’s direction. Multiple officers, fearing for their lives and safety, discharged their firearms. After the shooting, officers immediately rendered first aid and the individual was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The identity of the adult male is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay in accordance with department policy.

In accordance with our standing policy, the ACCPD has contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who have agreed to handle the investigation of the officers involved shooting.

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