Authorities are investigating following the death of a man who was shot by DeKalb County police on Friday. It happened around 3:30 p.m. near Wikins Road and Truitt Lane in Decatur.
Police were called to the scene after residents reported seeing a man trying to break into homes in the area. Officers say the suspect-- who was carrying a knife--- jumped into a patrol car, and responding officers tried to use a Taser on him. They say he threatened the officers and tried to steal their cruiser, and they shot him inside the patrol car.
Police say it's not clear why the man got into the squad car, but that officers were forced to shoot the man when he wouldn't put down the knife. The man later died.
One witness told FOX 5 the man confronted one woman in her garage, and she defended herself. A number of residents told FOX 5 the man lived nearby, but police have not identified him or confirmed that information.
Two officers were involved in the shooting. Both of them have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedures in these sort of situations.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:45:21 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
Friday, May 24 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:08:48 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:18:36 GMT
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. On Thursday, Parson was convicted of shooting his wife, Adina, eight times in 2012.
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. During an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday morning, Parson's mother told the court she still doesn't believe he is the shooter.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:17:11 GMT
Families of city workers are back at Atlanta City Hall this morning for a second day of protests. They're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
Families of city workers returned to Atlanta City Hall for a second day of protests on Friday. They say they know the city faces budget issues, but they're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
