ATLANTA — Atlanta police say officers not only helped save a shooting victim but also quickly tracked down and arrested the suspected gunman moments later.
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Atlanta police responded on March 14 to a shooting in the 1600 block of Harbin Road SW.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. Officers immediately applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding and provided emergency care until Grady EMS arrived. The victim was then taken to the hospital.
Following the initial response, investigators identified a suspect and the vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting. That information was shared with APD’s Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit.
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While canvassing the area, officers spotted the suspect, identified as Jorge L. Garcia, driving a white Toyota Tacoma on Fairburn Road SW. Police say Garcia matched the description provided by investigators.
Officers conducted a coordinated high-risk felony traffic stop. Garcia complied with commands and was then arrested
During a search of the vehicle, officers said they found a gun cartridge.
Garcia is charged with aggravated assault and weapons law violations. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail.
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