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2 officers hurt, suspect killed in shootout near Atlanta

A Fulton County police officer and a South Fulton police officer were injured, and the suspect was fatally wounded, police said.

AtlantaThe investigation into the shooting is ongoing. (Representational/File Photo)

Two police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in a shootout Friday just south of Atlanta.

Just before noon, Fulton County police officers observed a “suspicious individual” and requested assistance, according to a news release. As an officer from the city of South Fulton arrived to provide support, there was an exchange of gunfire.

A Fulton County police officer and a South Fulton police officer were injured, and the suspect was fatally wounded, police said.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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