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DeKalb officer injured after ‘intoxicated’ man pulls out knife, police say

Man with knife attacks officers, police say

A man cut a DeKalb County officer with a knife during a struggle at a gas station, according to police.

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Officers responded Friday morning to 5401 Covington Hwy for reports of an intoxicated man disturbing customers at the convenience store.

When officers entered the store, they say the man attacked them and pulled out a knife. One of the officers was cut several times during the fight and taken to the hospital.

More officers responded and were able to take the suspect into custody. Police said the officer who was cut is expected to be OK.

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