An early morning domestic dispute in Columbus escalated into gunfire when a suspect shot at responding police officers, prompting one officer to return fire.

Just The Facts:

A suspect fired at officers responding to a domestic disturbance.

The shooting happened around 1:18 a.m. at 42nd Street and Lakewood Drive.
The suspect was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
No officers were injured.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the case.

The Details: Columbus police responded to a call about a domestic dispute early Thursday morning near 42nd Street and Lakewood Drive. When officers arrived, a male suspect fired at them. One officer returned fire, hitting the suspect.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will review what happened, and the Columbus Police Department will also look into the case.

What Happens Next: The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues. Authorities will release additional information as the case develops.