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Gunman Dead After VA Clinic Shooting in GA
18 Mar
Summary
- A gunman was fatally shot by police outside a VA clinic.
- One VA employee sustained injuries and was airlifted.
- The clinic is closed for the week with counseling offered.
A shooting incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Georgia, a town located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Responding officers from the Jasper Police Department confronted the gunman outside the clinic and fatally shot him. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m., resulted in one VA employee being injured and subsequently airlifted to a hospital for medical attention.
Authorities have confirmed that the deceased gunman was a local resident of the Jasper area, though details regarding his background and the motive behind the shooting remain under investigation. The clinic is scheduled to remain closed for the rest of the week. The VA is actively rescheduling appointments and ensuring that affected veterans and staff have access to necessary counseling and support services. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are jointly investigating the event, with assistance from the VA's Office of Inspector General.
