A suspect is in custody after firing at an East Point police patrol car with an officer nearby, authorities said.
An off-duty officer was working a second job at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Lakeview Place, Det. Ebony Bullock said in a statement.
“The officer was standing outside of the marked patrol car when the suspect drove by and fired multiple shots at the vehicle,” Bullock said.
The person fled, and a chase ensued. The suspect was caught and booked into the East Point jail on a charge of aggravated assault against an officer.
“No shots were fired by the officer,” police Chief Tommy Gardner told AJC.com.
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By the time the victim realized what was going on, it was too late.
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