LAVONIA, Ga.—Investigators say they’ve arrested a man suspected of shooting and wounding two Georgia police officers.
In a news release late Monday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Khari Anthony Dashaun Gordon was charged with multiple counts including attempted murder and assaulting a police officer.
UPDATE (2) from Lavonia, GA Police: Khari Anthony Dashaun Gordon being held for attempted murder. Investigators say he shot 2 officers. pic.twitter.com/Cu1tRi4d3I
— Fred Cunningham (@fredontv) December 13, 2016
The two Lavonia officers were making a traffic stop Monday evening in northeast Georgia near a restaurant when officials say the 22-year-old Gordon opened fire. Both officers were hit.
The GBI says their injuries were not life threatening and they were both taken to the hospital for treatment.
GBI: 22 year old Khari Anthony Dashaun Gordon, of Greenville, is being charged with attempted murder & aggravated assault. pic.twitter.com/08qQbLn8PB
— Natalie Fultz FOX 5 (@NatalieFFOX5) December 13, 2016
The shooting marked the second time Monday that two Georgia officers were hit by gunfire on the job. Two Byron police officers were shot and wounded executing a search warrant early Monday morning.
