The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Monday night in Austell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at about 11:20 p.m., Cobb County Police officers located a stolen vehicle being driven in the vicinity of 291 Riverside Parkway in Austell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The car was reported stolen in Atlanta earlier in the day. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle which was occupied by three men.\u00a0The driver did not stop, and a chase ensued.\u00a0The vehicle traveled behind a building located at 270 Riverside Parkway, which was a dead-end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the vehicle stopped, two of the men ran and were pursued by officers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the GBI, during the incident, one of the men brandished a handgun and was shot by one of the Cobb County Police officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers rendered medical aid on scene. The man, who is unidentified at this time, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he is in critical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two remaining men, one 17-year-old on an outstanding arrest warrant, and one 15-year-old, were arrested on charges related to the stolen vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A firearm was recovered from the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No officers were injured during the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GBI will continue its independent investigation.\u00a0Once completed, it will be turned over to the Cobb County District Attorney\u2019s Office for review.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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