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GBI to investigate officer-involved shooting, officer injured

by
Jeremy Spencer
August 15, 2018

The GBI was requested by a Georgia county police department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday.

Preliminary information indicates that at about 1:10 a.m., Clayton County Police Department (CCPD) officers were dispatched to 1803 Marceau Drive in Conley regarding a fight. When officers arrived, a female attempted to flee the scene in a vehicle.

The female driver backed up and struck a police officer and pinned him against a marked CCPD patrol car. A CCPD officer fired at the fleeing vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered approximately one mile from the scene. The female driver has not been located and has not been identified at this time.

The injured officer has a broken leg and he is being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital.

The GBI will continue its independent investigation. Once complete, it will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney for review.

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Jeremy Spencer

Jeremy Spencer grew up in rural South Georgia and has served as a healthcare provider, high school science teacher, school administrator, and state education official. Jeremy is currently the market and content manager for All on Georgia-Camden and Glynn Counties. Jeremy’s focus is local news, statewide education issues, and statewide political commentary for the All on Georgia News Network. Jeremy has served as an education policy analyst for local legislators and state education leaders as well as a campaign strategist for local and statewide political campaigns. Jeremy holds degrees in science and education from the University of Georgia, Piedmont College, and Valdosta State University. Jeremy has lived in Camden County for over 17 years.