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Officer Shoots Suspected Shoplifter in Town Center Mall Parking Lot
The suspect later died after officers responded to a shoplifting report, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the review.
- A shoplifting suspect died on Wednesday following an encounter with Cobb County Police Department officers in the parking lot of Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, authorities reported.
- Officers responded to a shoplifting report Wednesday afternoon, and police claim the suspect brandished a handgun during a foot chase, causing an officer to fire his weapon.
- Video sent to FOX 5 shows three officers surrounding a man on the ground after gunshots were heard; witness Ross said, "They instantly took fire," describing the encounter.
- Cobb County Police Chief Dan Ferrell said, "This incident is understandably concerning for our community," and pledged a thorough, independent review of the shooting.
- The Georgia Bureau is assisting local authorities with the investigation, which will go to the Cobb County District Attorney for evaluation; officials advise drivers to avoid Ernest W Barrett Pkwy.
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