Cobb County

GBI investigating deadly deputy-involved shooting

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The GBI is investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Cobb County.

Authorities say deputies were executing a search warrant in a drugs and gun case at the Liberty Pointe apartment complex on Franklin Gateway.

Lt. Colonel Robert Quigley said a drug suspect tried to run over an undercover narcotics deputy with a car, and that's when he fired his gun.

The suspect was identified as Joel Muturi, 23.

“A suspect of that investigation was shot by a deputy sheriff,” Quigley said.

Channel 2's Tom Jones spoke with neighbors who described the chaotic scene.

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"I saw like three cops in ski masks just running out of their cars," Holices Zuniga said.

The Cobb County sheriff said drugs and guns were recovered. There were no other injuries reported.

The GBI is investigating the shooting.