Crime & Public Safety

Cobb officer injured during police pursuit in Vinings; 2 suspects in custody

Police say 2 other suspects are still at large
A Cobb County officer was injured early Wednesday during a police pursuit that started at an apartment complex at 4545 River Parkway.
A Cobb County officer was injured early Wednesday during a police pursuit that started at an apartment complex at 4545 River Parkway.
By David Aaro
Dec 21, 2022

An officer was injured early Wednesday during a police pursuit at an apartment complex in Cobb County, authorities said.

The chase occurred around 2:30 a.m. after Cobb officers responded to calls about possible car break-ins at the Vinings RiverVue Apartments, located at 4545 River Parkway, police said.

Upon their arrival, officers attempted to stop a black sedan at the gate of the complex, but it evaded them and struck two police cars. The unidentified officer was taken to the hospital after sustaining a knee injury outside his vehicle during the box-in attempt at the gate, according to authorities.

Police said the black sedan continued out of the complex and onto Cobb Parkway. The vehicle was finally stopped on Cumberland Parkway when an officer used a positioning tactic known as a PIT maneuver.

A brief foot chase ensued and two of the suspects, the driver and a passenger, were caught, according to authorities.

Police said a manhunt is underway for two other suspects. Authorities have not released information regarding their descriptions.

The officer injured during the pursuit was released from the hospital, police added.

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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