Off-Duty Fulton County Officer Injured in Violent Altercation in Atlanta

Late on the evening of November 1, 2024, around 11:13 p.m., officers from Atlanta Police Department Zone 5 responded to reports of a physical altercation at 775 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, an area with mixed commercial and residential properties. Upon arrival, officers located a 54-year-old man who had sustained visible injuries. Identified as an off-duty Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) officer, the victim was working an extra job at the location when the incident occurred.

Preliminary information indicates that the officer and an unidentified suspect became involved in a verbal dispute while he was on duty at the site. The argument quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, leaving the officer injured. The nature of the officer’s extra job, details of the dispute, and the identity of the suspect remain under investigation.

Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported the officer to a local hospital, where he was treated and reported to be in stable condition. Investigators from the Atlanta Police Department and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are working together to review surveillance footage from nearby businesses, gather witness statements, and collect evidence at the scene.