UPDATE: Smyrna Officer Involved in Shooting Austell Suspect
A suspect was shot by a Smyrna police officer Tuesday during a traffic stop that resulted in a car chase and collisions involving multiple vehicles, according to authorities.
The suspect in Tuesday's incident has been identified as 24-year-old Kevin Shymel Gibbs of Austell. Gibbs attempted to run down a Smyrna police officer and was shot, said Smyrna police spokesman Michael Smith. Gibbs is charged with aggravated assault and two felony charges including the intent to murder and obstruction. He is expected to be released from the hospital later today. The Smyrna Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting from Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said a suspect was shot by a Smyrna police officer during a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle that resulted in a car chase and collisions involving multiple vehicles. The initial incident happened at approximately 5 p.m. on Park Road just north of …
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stephen m george jr mpa
3:45 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013
Hey, what's the need for an investigation? Everyone knows the police are incapable of mistakes or abusing their power ...NOT! more ›