Crime & Safety
Man Shot By Police After Assaulting Ex-Wife: Police
A Lawrenceville man was shot by several officers after assaulting his ex-wife and then pointing a gun at officers, police say.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A Lawrenceville man was shot by several officers after assaulting his ex-wife and then pointing a gun at officers, police say.
The officer-involved shooting occurred on Alex Lane in Lawrenceville after a domestic incident between a man and woman, according to police.
The man was the woman's ex-husband and eventually came outside and pointed his firearm at the officers. More than one officer fired at the man. The woman is safe.
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Update: The x-wife was assaulted by her x-husband. She fled. He barricaded himself inside and armed himself with a firearm. pic.twitter.com/JXSh9sFiA7
— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd) September 25, 2018
Active Investigation: Officer involved shooting on Alex Ln in Lawrenceville. Domestic incident between a man and woman. Man shot. PIO is en route to scene to gather details. pic.twitter.com/sj3fUxoLo7
— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd) September" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/GwinnettPd... 25, 2018
Update: The x-husband eventually came outside and pointed his firearm at the officers. More than one officer discharged their firearm striking the man. The woman is safe. pic.twitter.com/klLlb8yrRv
— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd) September 25, 2018
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