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Authorities said two people, including a police officer, died after a traffic stop in Georgia ended in a shooting Thursday morning.
Few details were revealed, but the Georgia Bureau of Investigation described the victims as a suspected man and a Holly Springs police officer. They are not recognized.
The GBI is investigating an officer involved in the shooting at the request of the Holly Springs Police Department. A Holly Springs police officer has died. A suspected man died. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UyVlcICWCV
– GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) June 17, 2021
“At this point, we are still working on gathering details and will provide updates as we learn more,” GBI said in a tweet.
Police in Holly Springs, a suburb 37 miles northwest of Atlanta, said in a statement that the department “is in the process of notifying the officer’s family members and attempting to positively identify the suspect.”
Motorists are urged to avoid the stretch of Hickory Road as authorities continue their investigation.
Hickory Road. From New Light Road. To Little Rd is closed for an active cop investigation. This stretch of Hickory Road will likely remain closed all morning. Please avoid this area if possible.
Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CherokeeSO) June 17, 2021
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said the area from New Light to Little Roads is expected to be closed throughout the morning.
This is an evolving story. . Please check back for updates
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