Holly MatkinCovington, GA – A Covington police officer was shot in the head during a gun battle with a domestic violence suspect on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred at the OYO Hotel off of Alcovy Road, WSB reported.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a call from hotel staff regarding a couple who was fighting, according to WAGA.
A female witness staying in a nearby room told WAGA the couple was “arguing all night.”
She said an officer went to the room and knocked on the door, but that the couple initially refused to open it.
The shootout began shortly after someone inside the room finally opened the door, the witness told WAGA.
She said she ducked back into her own room after hearing the officer repeatedly ordering someone to “put the gun down.”
Police said one officer was shot in the head during the ensuing exchange of gunfire, WAGA reported.
A law enforcement source told the news outlet the wounded hero was hit under his eye and that the bullet subsequently lodged in his jaw.
The gunman was fatally shot when a second officer returned fire, WAGA reported.
The suspect’s identity was not immediately released.
No one else was hit by the gunfire, WAGA reported.
The wounded officer was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta by emergency medical personnel.
Police said he was listed in stable condition early Wednesday morning and that he is expected to survive, WAGA reported.
His identity was not released.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the ongoing investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting, WAGA reported.
COVINGTON OFFICER SHOT: Gunfight w domestic dispute suspect sends officer to Grady. Male suspect killed by other officer. Officer shot in head, sources say near his eye & bullet lodged in his jaw. At last check in stable condition. Live reports on @GoodDayAtlanta @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/3fQGHsaDY6
— Marc Teichner (@mteichnerfox5) May 24, 2023
#BREAKING: Covington Police officer shot at Oyo Hotel; he's recovering at Grady. Officers killed the suspect. @DarrynMooreWSB is live on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/5fPu415Ume
— Kimberly Page Williams (@ProducerLadyWSB) May 24, 2023
#Breaking: An officer is shot in the head trying to break up a domestic fight at a Newton County motel. I’m in Covington, and @NewswithBridget is at the hospital. Join us for team coverage this morning on @ATLNewsFirst . pic.twitter.com/iBBfCGqZjz
— Rebekka Schramm (@Rebekka_Schramm) May 24, 2023
ASKING FOR PRAYERS: Covington PD wants public to send good thoughts to officer shot in the head last night during gunfight w domestic dispute suspect at hotel. Other officer killed suspect. Officer in stable condition. @GoodDayAtlanta @FOX5Atlantahttps://t.co/tWqbWvIRXT pic.twitter.com/9j6yOruGQD
— Marc Teichner (@mteichnerfox5) May 24, 2023
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