Gunman Who Shot Off-Duty Officer In Atlanta Still At Large

ATLANTA, GA -- Police in Atlanta are appealing to the public to help find a gunman who recently shot an off-duty Georgia State University police officer, authorities said. The incident occurred July 30 after 9:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Donnelly Avenue in southwest Atlanta.

Officer LaToya Denise Crook was walking with her friend when two men approached them, police said. (SIGN UP: For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Or if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

One of the men was on a bike while the other was on foot, authorities said.

“At some point, one of the males told them to give it up,” Atlanta police Sgt. John Chafee told WSB-TV. “A struggle ensued between one of the females and one of the males and the male on the bicycle produced a firearm and fired at least one time at the female.”

Crook was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds to her torso and hand, while her friend was not injured, the TV station reports.

Authorities have released a sketch of the gunman, described as a black male between the ages of 16-20 years old and 5’09”-5’11” in height.

If you have information about this incident or recognize the gunman from the sketch, please call Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS(8477). All callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a #cashreward up to $2,000.

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