Crime & Safety
Police Shooting Injures 1 In Sandy Springs
Officers were responding to an assault call when the incident escalated, and a police shooting injured someone in Sandy Springs.
Updated 1:35 p.m.
SANDY SPRINGS, GA — A police shooting injured a person around 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of Dunwoody Place and Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Police said.
Officers responded to an assault call in the area, where police said they found a possible suspect.
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While speaking with the person, police said the person pulled out a weapon on the officers and was shot. The injured person was then taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Around 11:15 a.m., police asked people to stay away from the area during the investigation.
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Large police presence in the area of Dunwoody Pl and Roswell Rd. Please stay clear of the area. We are asking ALL MEDIA to stage in the parking lot of 8897 Roswell Rd pic.twitter.com/UVcNJOzVzA
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) December 4, 2025
The person's status was unknown early afternoon. SSPD detectives are investigating the incident.
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