Officer and suspect hospitalised after shooting at Gainesville shopping centre
A man opened fire on police responding to a domestic disturbance at the New Holland Market in Gainesville, Georgia. The officer returned fire; both were taken to hospital.
Suspect in critical condition after exchange of gunfire with officer in Gainesville
A Gainesville police officer and a suspect were both hospitalised Thursday afternoon following a shooting at a local shopping centre, cbsnews.com reports.
Officers were initially dispatched to the rear of the New Holland Market shopping centre on the 1900 block of Jesse Jewell Parkway in response to a domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman.
When an officer arrived on scene, the man fired at least one shot at the officer, authorities said. The officer returned fire, striking the man.
Medics transported the man to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition as of the last update. The officer was also taken to hospital for a medical evaluation.
Officials have not released the identity of the injured man.
The Gainesville Police Department has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to lead the inquiry into the shooting.
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