The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Atlanta.
The Georgia State Patrol asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Nov. 6. One man was shot and has serious injuries; no troopers were injured in this incident.
According to preliminary information, at about 3:10 p.m., state troopers observed a stolen vehicle near Campbellton Road. As troopers got behind the vehicle, the driver sped away, and troopers pursued the stolen vehicle.
The driver of the stolen vehicle ran a red light and hit a school bus. Multiple people got out of the stolen vehicle and ran away.
As Troopers chased one of the men, later identified as 18-year-old Jaron Peters of Atlanta, authorities say Peters fired a handgun at troopers several times, and troopers returned fire.
Peters continued to run, and troopers lost contact with him. Troopers searched the area and saw a dog chasing Peters through a neighborhood, and authorities say Peters attempted to break into two homes in the area.
Troopers were able to take Peters into custody without further incident. Once in custody, troopers realized that Peters had gunshot wounds and rendered medical aid until he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Once complete, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office will review the case.
This is the 88th officer-involved shooting the GBI has been requested to investigate in 2023.
