Crime & Safety
DeKalb County Police Searching For Suspect Who Shot At Police
DeKalb County Police are searching for a suspect who shot at police officers at a home near Lithonia High School Thursday night.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County Police are searching for a suspect who shot at police officers at a home near Lithonia High School Thursday night.
Police responded to a call reporting shots fired around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night at a home near Lithonia High School. When officers arrived, the suspect fired shots at officers and officers returned fire, according to the post on the DeKalb County Police Department Facebook page.
None of the officers were injured.
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According to police, the suspect then fled the scene. Police are now working on identifying and locating the suspect.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 770-724-7850.
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This is a developing story. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
**UPDATE (5:25 a.m.) On Thursday, April 16, 2020, DKPD responded to a shots fired call at approx. 11:37 p.m. at a...
Posted by DeKalb County Police Department on Friday, April 17, 2020
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