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Deputies Shoot Woman During Mental Health Call
19 Apr
Summary
- A woman was shot by a deputy during a mental health disturbance call.
- The incident occurred on Sugar Creek Lane in Conyers on Saturday evening.
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now leading the investigation into the shooting.
A deputy-involved shooting occurred on Saturday evening in Conyers, Georgia, after law enforcement responded to a mental health disturbance call. The incident took place around 7:47 p.m. on Sugar Creek Lane.
Deputies reported that they encountered a woman described as hostile, who allegedly produced a knife and advanced towards them. In response to the confrontation, a deputy discharged a firearm, hitting the woman.
She was subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to lead the investigation into the shooting. At this time, the woman's identity and her current condition remain unknown.
