Cobb County

Man recovering after being shot by officer at Cobb County motel, police say

Cobb County police say an officer shot an armed suspect at a Red Roof Inn on Winchester Parkway. (WSB-TV)

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is expected to survive his injuries after being shot by a Cobb County officer, police officials say.

Investigators say an armed suspect was shot by a police officer around 7 p.m. at the Red Roof Inn on Winchester Parkway.

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The man was taken to the hospital with a serious injury, but is expected to survive.

Investigators have not yet commented on the incident that led to police responding to the motel.

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Neither the identity of the man shot or the officer involved have been released.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also looking into this shooting incident.

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