Shooting involving Atlanta officer, police asking community to avoid area

Atlanta police are responding to a shooting involving one of its officers.

Police confirmed the shooting happened Thursday on Joseph E. Boone Blvd near Troy Street. NewsChopper 2 is flying over the scene where officers have put up the crime scene tape.

Police have not said what led up to the shooting. They are asking the public to stay clear of the area.

We have crews at the scene for LIVE coverage on Channel 2 Action News at 5:00 p.m.

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