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.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.