Two Convicted of Shooting at Police Officers

(Image: Google. The shooting took place near this intersection.)

ATLANTA, GA -- Two men were convicted Thursday of shooting at two Atlanta police officers in December 2013.

Both Derrick Newell and Marcellus White were convicted of aggravated assault on a peace officer; possession of a firearm during commission of a felony; terroristic acts; and reckless conduct. Sentencing will take place on Monday, Feb. 29.

On Dec. 19, 2013, Officers Robert Godwin and Stephen McKesey were working in a marked APD K9 vehicle in the area of Parkway Drive and Ponce De Leon Avenue when they heard gunfire. They saw a black Toyota Camry backing down the road firing weapons up Parkway toward North Avenue.

The officers then shouted, “Atlanta Police” and “drop your weapons.” Newell and White then fired on the officers. Both officers returned fire, and after a brief exchange, the police took the two men into custody.

The gunfire took place directly in front of a Zaxby’s restaurant. No one was injured.