A Police Officer and suspect shot in Holly Springs, North Georgia in an Encounter
The firing commenced at the Traffic Stop. The suspect and a police officer, neither’s identity yet disclosed, were fatally shot. Georgia Bureau of Investigation is still working out the details of how it all went down. Hickory Rd. from New Light Rd. to Little Rd have been blocked to investigate the matter and people have been requested to steer clear of the route.
Police Department at Holly Springs said that they were in the process of notifying the officer’s family members and attempting a positive identification of the suspect.” The Bureau said that they will give updates on the matter as and when they come across something substantial.
The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Holly Springs Police Department. A Holly Springs Police Officer has died. A male suspect has died. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UyVlcICWCV
— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) June 17, 2021
Hickory Rd. from New Light Rd. to Little Rd is closed for an active police investigation. That stretch of Hickory Road will likely remain closed throughout the morning. Please avoid that area if possible.
— Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (@CherokeeSO) June 17, 2021
