COBB COUNTY, GA — Police say a man accused of shoplifting has died following an officer-involved shooting near a metro Atlanta mall on Wednesday afternoon.

Cobb County police said officers responded to the Town Center at Cobb in Kennesaw after reports of a shoplifting in progress around 2 p.m.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has now identified the suspect as 25-year-old Cortez Eatmon of Alabama.

Police said officers located Eatmon, who then ran into the mall parking lot despite commands to stop.

During the encounter, investigators said Eatmon pulled out a handgun and an officer discharged his service weapon, striking him.

Eatmon was given medical aid at the scene and taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

Authorities said Eatmon’s body will be taken to the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

No officers were injured during the incident, police said.

“This incident is understandably concerning for our community, and our thoughts remain with all those affected. We are thankful that no officers were injured and remain committed to transparency and a thorough, independent review as the process moves forward,” Cobb County Police Chief Dan Ferrell said.

The GBI is investigating the shooting. Officials said the investigation will later be turned over to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office upon completion.