Overview
- Chamblee police say the encounter began with a shoplifting call around 5 p.m. near Chamblee Tucker Road and Peachtree Boulevard.
- After a struggle in the store, the man ran through a nearby restaurant and into The Oliver apartment complex, leaving signs of injury.
- Authorities say he brandished a weapon when confronted outside, and officers opened fire, killing him at the scene.
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the inquiry at the city’s request, and two officers have been placed on administrative leave.
- Parts of the shopping center and apartment complex were cordoned off during the investigation, and the man’s identity has not been released.