Cobb Police said Wednesday that a suspected shoplifter shot by police at Town Center Mall has died.
Sgt. Eric Smith said in a release that the suspect’s identification is being withheld pending notification of kin.
Smith said Cobb Police responded to reports of a shoplifting in progress at the mall around 2 p.m. Wednesday, and the suspect fled on foot in the retail center’s parking lot.
Smith said the suspect produced a handgun while being pursued by police, “and the officer discharged his service weapon.”
Police provided medical aid to the suspect, who was taken to a hospital in serious condition, and he later was pronounced dead, according to Smith.
Smith said no officers were injured, and Cobb Police Chief Dan Ferrell issued the following statement:
“This incident is understandably concerning for our community, and our thoughts remain with all those affected. We are thankful that no officers were injured and remain committed to transparency and a thorough, independent review as the process moves forward.”
The investigation into the shooting will be handled by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which will turn over its findings to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office for review.
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