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Atlanta Police Officer Involved in Shooting Investigation on Lakewood Avenue

Officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 2800 block of Lakewood Avenue in southwest Atlanta on October 23, 2023, at approximately 7:10 p.m. Police spokeswoman Sgt. Tasheena Brown confirmed an Atlanta officer was involved but did not provide further details. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to gather more information.

An officer-involved shooting in southwest Atlanta’s Sylvan Hills neighborhood on Lakewood Avenue is under investigation. Police were called about an armed individual at 7:10 p.m. on the evening of the incident. Atlanta police spokeswoman Sgt. Tasheena Brown confirmed an officer’s involvement but withheld further details. Stay updated with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as more information becomes available.

Source: ATL Newsroom