Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting in Atlanta Leaves One Officer Injured, Suspect Deceased
Atlanta, GA (Fulton County) — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday at approximately 4120 Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest in Atlanta.
According to initial reports, the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between law enforcement officers and a suspect at the location.
One officer sustained a gunshot wound and had a tourniquet applied at the scene by fellow officers to control bleeding.
The injured officer was transported for medical treatment and is currently receiving care. The extent of their injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
A second officer may have also suffered a graze wound during the incident; this report is still being verified by law enforcement.
The suspect involved in the shooting was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed a “Signal 48” — the radio code indicating a deceased individual — in reference to the suspect.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, and an investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
As of now, no additional details regarding the identity of the suspect or the circumstances of the confrontation have been released.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.