Manhunt underway for shooter who fired at Fulton County deputy trying to pull him over

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a shooter they say shot at a deputy trying to make a traffic stop.

According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy was attempting to make a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle at the Elite at City Park apartments on Fairburn Road.

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When he did, they say the driver began shooting at him.

The sheriff’s office says the deputy wasn’t hurt.

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There are no details on the suspect, but deputies say he is still on the run.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators should contact the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

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