Man found with rifle shot by law enforcement in northeast GA, GBI investigating

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released the identity of the man involved in Saturday’s officer-involved shooting in Habersham County.

Clarkesville Police responded to the Cameron at Clarkesville Apartment Homes on Gabrels Drive in reference to a welfare check with a possible suicidal person just after 6 p.m. on Saturday.

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When police arrived, they were unable locate 41-year-old Aaron Allen Patterson of Clarkesville at his apartment, according to officials.

A Demorest Police Officer responded as backup and saw Patterson walking with a handgun and approached, however, Patterson ran from police.

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to assistant and deputies eventually found Patterson armed with a rifle.

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When officers attempted to make contact with Patterson, he turned towards deputies with the rifle and he was subsequently shot multiple times.

Patterson was provided attention on scene and was eventually taken to a local hospital where his condition is described as critical.

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