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Officer shoots man armed with handgun in Gwinnett neighborhood, police say

Officer shoots man armed with handgun in Gwinnett neighborhood, police say (John Spink/The AJC)

SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning.

According to officials, the incident occurred at 2300 County Walk in unincorporated Snellville.

Authorities have since confirmed that a man who was armed with a handgun was reportedly shot by police.

The man, whose age and identity were not released, is expected to survive his injuries.

No officers were injured.

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