🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured.
🚨 The Details: The incident unfolded shortly after 1 am when Roswell E-911 received calls about an unruly, armed patron at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill. Upon arrival, officers were confronted by a 34-year-old male suspect inside the front doors, who police say despite commands to drop his weapon, pointed it at the officers, leading one to open fire. The suspect was critically injured and is receiving medical treatment.
Witnesses report the man was pointing his gun at other customers at the bar prior to the police arriving.
🌐 The Big Picture: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to conduct an independent investigation, adhering to Roswell Police Department policy for officer-involved shootings. This ensures an unbiased review of the events leading to the shooting.
🔜 What’s Next?: The GBI will provide all future updates as it investigates the shooting, with the community and local officials closely watching for outcomes and implications on law enforcement practices.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
