2 Georgia officers shot, suspect killed during gunfire exchange

Published: Apr. 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT
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ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – Two officers were shot in Fulton County, Georgia, on Friday and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire at a Budgetel Inn and Suites.

A South Fulton and Fulton County police officer were shot Friday and a suspect was killed.
A South Fulton and Fulton County police officer were shot Friday and a suspect was killed.(WANF)

Officers were called to the motel around 11:40 a.m. to investigate reports of a suspicious person, and a South Fulton police officer responded to the scene to assist.

“Upon arrival, an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in injuries to both a Fulton County Police officer and a South Fulton Police officer. The suspect was fatally wounded during the incident,” the South Fulton police department said in a statement.

Police said both officers were shot and taken to the hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is not known.