Officer hospitalized after responding to domestic disturbance near metro shopping center

A metro Atlanta police officer is hospitalized after responding to a domestic disturbance near a shopping center Thursday.

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Gainesville police said officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man and woman in the back of the New Holland Market shopping center.

When police arrived, an officer was shot at by the unidentified man, according to officials.

The officer returned fire, hitting the suspect.

The suspect, whose age and identity were not released, was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.

The unidentified officer was also taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and observation.

The GPD asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate the shooting.

This is a developing story. A Channel 2 Action News reporter and photographer are headed to the scene. We’ll bring you the latest updates beginning on Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m.

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