GBI investigating deputy-involved shooting in Clayton County

There was a chase before a deputy-involved shooting in Clayton County on Thursday night, the sheriff’s office said. (Channel 2 Action News)

By Daniel Funke

June 26, 2015

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in after a deputy-involved shooting in Clayton County on Thursday night.

The incident happened in the 6300 block of Old Dixie Highway, Channel 2 Action News said.

According to an alert from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened during a vehicle pursuit. There was no immediate word on injuries.

The investigation was turned over to the GBI, which is the policy of the sheriff’s office.

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