2 Officers Injured and Suspect Killed in Shootout Near Atlanta

2 Officers Injured and Suspect Killed in Shootout Near Atlanta
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SOUTH FULTON, Ga.—Two police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in a shootout Friday just south of Atlanta.

Just before noon, Fulton County police officers observed someone jaywalking near a motel and requested assistance, police said. Lt. Charles Cook with the city of South Fulton Police Department arrived to help, and the suspect began shooting as soon as Cook exited his vehicle, South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows told reporters.