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Developing: Several shootings involving police, deputies on Saturday in north Georgia

Three shootings involving Georgia deputies and officers were reported on Saturday morning, with one being deadly. 

  • A 34-year-old man was shot by police in Roswell after pointing a gun at sports bar patrons and officers.
  • Calls came in around 1 a.m. on March 23 from Mazzy's Sports Bar and Grill, reporting an unruly patron with a handgun.
  • When officers arrived, the man refused to drop his gun and aimed it at them, leading to one officer shooting him.
  • Immediate medical aid was provided, and the suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
  • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was called to investigate the shooting.
In another incident:

  • A man died in a police-involved shooting in Snellville on Saturday morning.
  • The incident began around 4 a.m. during a traffic stop on US 78/West Main Street at Fountain Drive, near Piedmont Eastside Medical Center's south campus.
  • Police informed the driver he was under arrest during the stop, prompting the driver to open the door and present a handgun, ultimately pointing it at his own head.
  • Despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, the driver fired his gun at officers, leading to officers returning fire.
  • The man was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is en route to conduct an investigation.
The last and third incident thus:
  • Interstate 20 in Haralson County is completely closed following a high-speed chase that escalated into a shooting involving deputies and officers.
  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the Haralson County Sheriff's Office was notified of a high-speed chase approaching Georgia from near the Alabama state lines.
  • Deputies joined the pursuit on I-20 near Veterans Memorial Highway/State Route 100.
  • Upon entering Georgia, the pursued vehicle spun out, and the driver began firing at authorities. Deputies and officers returned fire.
  • Authorities have confirmed that no deputies or officers were injured, and there is no threat to public safety.
  • The interstate closure will persist until the investigation concludes, with no estimated reopening time.
  • The reason for the initial chase and whether the driver sustained injuries from the gunfire remain undisclosed.
  • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is en route to investigate the incident

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