Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Gunfire, Two Suspects in Custody

A traffic stop by Fayette County deputies on State Route 85 North led to a multi-county pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies and an exchange of gunfire around 7 p.m. on Monday, February 3.

Deputies initiated the stop after identifying a vehicle suspected to be connected to recent entering auto reports in South Fulton County. The pursuit began in Fayette County, continued into Clayton County, then returned to Fayette before re-entering Clayton.

During the chase, the passenger of the fleeing vehicle fired multiple gunshots at pursuing deputies. The pursuit ended when the suspects crashed at the intersection of Highway 19-41 and Winding Way Lane in Clayton County, where additional shots were fired.

A female suspect was taken into custody at the scene, while a male suspect was transported to Grady Hospital with gunshot wounds. No deputies from Fayette County or Clayton County were injured.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to investigate the officer-involved shooting. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.