SNELLVILLE — Gwinnett County police are investigating a police shooting that occurred on Rockbridge Road near Stone Drive in Snellville.
What Happened: Two Gwinnett County Police officers were traveling northbound on Rockbridge Road in a marked patrol vehicle when the driver of an older-model beige Kia Sorento struck their vehicle from behind. The driver continued to ram and push the patrol vehicle until it came to rest along the curb.
The Shooting: During the incident, one of the officers managed to exit the patrol vehicle while it was still being struck. The Kia Sorento nearly struck the officer, prompting the officer to fire at the vehicle. The driver then fled the scene, continuing northbound on Rockbridge Road. Neither officer was injured.
Suspect in Custody: Detectives have since identified the vehicle and its driver. The vehicle has been located, and the driver is now in custody and being questioned by investigators.
Tips: Anyone with information regarding the suspect vehicle or this incident is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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