Crime And Law

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in DeKalb County

Shooting Wood Bend Police are on the scene in Stone Mountain, Ga. (Source: WSBTV)

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened at an apartment complex in DeKalb County.

According to DeKalb County Police, officers responded to a call at the East Ponce Village Apartments on Wood Bend Drive in Stone Mountain just before midnight Sunday. During the response, an officer encountered a 22-year-old man who was armed with a firearm.

Police say the encounter led an officer to fire a shot at the man. Officers provided immediate first aid, and the man was transported to a local hospital. He is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive.

No officers were injured in the incident.

Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to conduct an independent investigation.

DeKalb County Police Internal Affairs and the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are also reviewing the incident.

Officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.