ATLANTA — Several law enforcement agencies are investigating a chase and shooting that left a 16-year-old suspect shot.
Atlanta police say an officer shot the carjacking suspect in the leg.
The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Atlanta police say two carjackers stole a Chevrolet Tahoe in southwest Atlanta.
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A half-hour later, officers discovered the SUV and followed it to the intersection of Interstate 285 and Lake Mirror Road.
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Police said the suspects drove through the intersection without a light, crashed into a new Mercedes and jumped out.
Investigators said they ran after the suspects onto I-285.
Police will not say why at this point, but do confirm one Atlanta police officer fired his gun. They said one bullet struck a 16-year-old suspect's leg.
Both suspects are in custody. Charges are pending.
The suspects will eventually be transported to the Clayton County Jail.