HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a man is in critical condition after he was shot during a high-speed chase Saturday afternoon.
According to investigators, a man identified as 30-year-old Willie Austin was caught speeding by Polk County police officer.
A chase ensued when Austin failed to stop. The officer followed Austin into Haralson County where the sheriff’s office and Georgia State Patrol became involved.
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A Georgia State Patrol trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver on the truck. As a trooper and deputy approached the truck, the GBI says Austin drove the truck toward a trooper and Haralson County deputy, who fired shots into the truck.
Austin was injured in the shooting and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
No officers were injured in this incident. A female passenger was also inside the truck at the time of the shooting but was not injured.
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On Saturday, December 18, 2021, Polk County advised of a high speed chase coming into Haralson County and asked for our assistance. During the chase, there was an officer involved shooting. @GBI_GA is investigating and no other details will be released. pic.twitter.com/PAI5oE2ch5
— Haralson Sheriff (@HaralsonSheriff) December 18, 2021
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