DeKalb County Officer Injured in Crash During Armed Robbery Pursuit as Suspects Escape in Stolen Vehicle
A DeKalb County police officer was injured during a high-speed pursuit of armed robbery suspects in Atlanta early Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred on Glenwood Avenue near Charlie Yates Golf Course, when the officer’s patrol car collided with a dump truck. The officer sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to recover.
According to authorities, the officer was chasing a stolen white 2016 Nissan Maxima that was believed to be involved in multiple armed robberies. Both the driver and a passenger managed to escape, and police are asking for the public’s help in locating them.
The suspects are considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information or sightings of the stolen vehicle is urged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department immediately.
Source: ATL Newsroom