Roswell Man Shot by Woodstock Police After Threatening Officers at Retention Pond; Two Officers Injured

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A 38-year-old Roswell man was shot by law enforcement officers Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, after allegedly threatening to shoot anyone who approached him while standing in a retention pond in Woodstock. Two officers were also injured during the incident.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) identified the man as Nijm Scott, 38, of Roswell, Georgia.

According to preliminary information released by the GBI on October 23, Woodstock Police Department officers responded to a suspicious person call at approximately 6:48 p.m. near the intersection of Paden Street and Maple Street.

When officers arrived, they located Scott in a retention pond.

Investigators said Scott threatened to shoot anyone who approached him. He then stated that he was going to begin shooting and made a sudden movement.

Law enforcement officers fired at Scott, striking him.

Two Officers Injured During Incident

After the shooting, officers removed Scott from the retention pond.

Personnel from the Woodstock Fire Department and Cherokee Fire Department treated his injuries at the scene.

Scott was transported to an area hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.

Two officers also sustained injuries during the incident. Both were treated at an area hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening.

GBI Investigating Woodstock Officer-Involved Shooting

The Woodstock Police Department requested that the GBI investigate the shooting.

The GBI announced Friday, October 23, that its investigation remains active and ongoing.