ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting involving an officer in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Police say a sergeant was patrolling in the area of Forsyth Street SW and Brotherton Street SW.
The officer found a car break-in that was in progress and approached the car. He found a man in the backseat of a silver Nissan Altima.
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The sergeant fired his weapon and shot the suspect in the face area.
The suspect was taken into custody and detained and police found a gun on him.
He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.
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The officer, who has not been identified, was not hurt.
Police have not identified the suspect.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that they were called out.
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