Two Athens Georgia Cops Shot - One Dies
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1 Officer Killed, 1 Wounded in Athens
Schools on lockdown, evening activities cancelled
Updated: Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011, 4:57 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011, 2:58 PM EDT
By: MYFOXATLANTA STAF/myfoxatlanta
ATHENS, Ga. - FOX 5 News has learned that two officers were shot in Clarke County Tuesday afternoon. Athens police said one officer was killed and the other officer is listed in critical condition. One unidentified suspect was taken into custody. Investigators said they are now searching for 33-year-old Jamie Hood.
PHOTOS: Athens Police Search for Officers' Shooting Suspect
Investigators said the officers were shot in the Sycamore Drive area, at the entrance to the Cascades on the River apartment complex. Police said the officers were shot whil trying to stop a carjacking.
One officer was killed, and a second officer was badly wounded. The officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Athens school officials said all schools in the area were placed on soft lockdown, while police search for the suspect. Officials said students would be released at normal time but could be delayed getting home due to road closures in the area. Parents with questions are asked to contact their child's school. All evening activities for the entire school system have been cancelled.
Police say Hood should be considered armed and dangerous.
Officers are searching for a silver 2001 Chevrolet Prizm with Georgia tag 375-GHX. Police have searched house-by-house for the suspect and have also searched nearby cars for Hood.
1 Officer Killed, 1 Wounded in Athens
Schools on lockdown, evening activities cancelled
Updated: Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011, 4:57 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011, 2:58 PM EDT
By: MYFOXATLANTA STAF/myfoxatlanta
ATHENS, Ga. - FOX 5 News has learned that two officers were shot in Clarke County Tuesday afternoon. Athens police said one officer was killed and the other officer is listed in critical condition. One unidentified suspect was taken into custody. Investigators said they are now searching for 33-year-old Jamie Hood.
PHOTOS: Athens Police Search for Officers' Shooting Suspect
Investigators said the officers were shot in the Sycamore Drive area, at the entrance to the Cascades on the River apartment complex. Police said the officers were shot whil trying to stop a carjacking.
One officer was killed, and a second officer was badly wounded. The officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Athens school officials said all schools in the area were placed on soft lockdown, while police search for the suspect. Officials said students would be released at normal time but could be delayed getting home due to road closures in the area. Parents with questions are asked to contact their child's school. All evening activities for the entire school system have been cancelled.
Police say Hood should be considered armed and dangerous.
Officers are searching for a silver 2001 Chevrolet Prizm with Georgia tag 375-GHX. Police have searched house-by-house for the suspect and have also searched nearby cars for Hood.
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