Fulton County police were involved in a vehicle pursuit and shooting Wednesday, spokeswoman Maureen Smith said.

The incident was in the 5400 block of Old National Highway, Smith said. It was part of a follow-up to a criminal investigation.

Channel 2 Action News reported that a white SUV, which appeared to have bullet holes on the driver’s side, was involved in the pursuit. A Fulton police cruiser also had a damaged bumper.

The driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital, Channel 2 reported.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also responded to the scene.

Old National Highway is shut down due to the investigation.

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