Atlanta officer shoots at man who tried to break into his apartment, police say

An off-duty Atlanta police officer shot at a man who tried to break into his apartment in northwest Atlanta on Tuesday morning, authorities said.

The incident happened at about 5 a.m. at the Dwell at The View apartments on Hollywood Road in the Scotts Crossing neighborhood, according to Atlanta police.

After noticing someone trying to enter his third-floor apartment, police said the officer grabbed a gun and shot at the man, who was not struck but sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a fall. He was detained and then taken to a hospital, police said.

Police are investigating after an off-duty officer shot at a man attempting to break into his apartment in northwest Atlanta, authorities said.

It’s unclear what charges the suspect will face. The identities of the suspect and officer were not released.

An investigation is ongoing.