Crime & Safety

Atlanta Officer Shoots One of Three Alleged Home Invaders

The incident happened at the police officer's home in Lithonia on Sunday morning.

LITHONIA GA -- A six-year Atlanta police veteran shot one of three alleged home invaders early Sunday morning at the officer’s home in Lithonia.

Officer David Sutton lives in the Burlington subdivision, according to Channel 2 Action News and the AJC. Sutton was not injured in the incident.

The two other suspects escaped.

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There have been other recent attempted break-ins in the community.


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