An Atlanta police officer was shot in the face after a chase with a suspect on Friday, according to authorities.
The shooting occurred in the area of Ralph David Abernathy and Lee Street by the West End Mall, Campos said. The officer responded to a report of someone selling drugs and ended up in a foot chase with the suspect, who at some point fired at the officer, hitting him in the face, according to Lt. Paul Guerrucci of the Atlanta Police Department.
Police said they detained a suspect on Victoria Court and are questioning him in regards to the shooting.
Gunshots were heard on Victoria Court, but it was unclear where those shots originated. The suspect was not injured, FOX 5's Justin Gray reports.
The injured officer was identified as 35-year-old Reggie Robinson. Officials said that he graduated from the police academy in November.
Robinson was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and is preliminarily listed in stable condition, according to Carlos Campos of the Atlanta Police Department.
Officers said the bullet entered Robinson's chin and exited through his cheek. He was said to be alert and responsive.
Colleagues of the injured officer gathered at the hospital to show support.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:31:23 GMT
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
