Two Atlanta Officers Injured in Apartment Shootout; Suspect Barricades Before SWAT Arrest
UPDATE: The suspect in the shooting has been identified as 23-year-old Alonte Ray. He has been charged with 8 counts of Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement, Criminal Damage to Property in the 1st Degree, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
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ATLANTA, GA — Two Atlanta Police officers were injured Saturday morning after coming under gunfire while responding to a shots fired call at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Cheshire Bridge Road NE in the Lindridge-Martin Manor area.
Around 7:55 a.m. on February 7th, officers responded to reports of gunfire at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Road NE. When officers arrived, they heard additional shots coming from inside an apartment. As officers moved to clear the unit and made entry, they were immediately met with gunfire from a back bedroom.
During the exchange, one officer was grazed in the head and another sustained lacerations from shrapnel. Both officers were transported by Grady EMS to Grady Memorial Hospital, where they were treated and later released.
A total of five officers initially responded to the scene and discharged their weapons during the gunfire exchange. Police confirmed the suspect was not wounded.
After the shooting, the gunman barricaded himself inside the apartment. Officers pulled back and established a perimeter while the Atlanta Police Department SWAT team responded. Negotiators attempted to persuade the suspect to surrender, but he refused to exit.
In the early afternoon, SWAT officers made a forced entry and took the suspect into custody without further incident. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will handle the officer-involved shooting investigation.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department also played a critical role in the response. AFRD provided on-scene medical support, staffed SWAT medics, and positioned EMS resources to assist injured officers and responders. After the two officers were transported to the hospital, fire personnel remained on standby for hazard mitigation and scene stabilization.
AFRD’s Drone Unit supported situational awareness, while its Mobile Air & Light (MAB) and specialized units assisted with perimeter operations, evacuation coordination, and rescue readiness. Firefighters also helped with building access, hazard control, and environmental safety to ensure officers, residents, and responders could operate safely throughout the incident.
Authorities described the response as a coordinated effort across agencies that ultimately ended without further injuries.
