Massive Manhunt Underway After Officer Killed In Georgia
Update 12:06 a.m. on October 21
According to 11 Alive, an arrest has been made in this case. Police are still searching for additional suspects.
Police say they’re looking for this man, Tafahree Maynard, who they believe shot and killed a Gwinnett police officer Saturday. Another accomplice has been arrested. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/ueV2IJXE7i
— Justin Wilfon (@Justin_Wilfon) October 21, 2018
Earlier:
At least four suspects are on the run after a police officer was shot and killed in Georgia earlier today.
According to WSBTV, the Gwinnett County officer was responding to a suspicious vehicle parked near a middle school in Snellville this afternoon.
As Antwan Toney approached the vehicle, he was shot through the window by one of the suspects.
Police returned fire, though it is not clear if they struck any of the suspects.
As the suspects fled the scene, another officer nearby rushed Officer Toney to the hospital.
Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Officer Toney was with the Gwinnett County Police Department for nearly three years before his tragic death.
The officer shot and killed today in Gwinnett County has been identified as Antwan Toney. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/s2ZQ5tazqm
— Justin Wilfon (@Justin_Wilfon) October 20, 2018
Dozens of officers and SWAT members were called into the area to help locate the suspects.
The suspected vehicle crashed a short time after the shooting. It is believed they fled on foot.
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Police are also searching vehicles passing through the area. At this time, the suspects remain at large.
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Federal agents have joined @GwinnettPd in search for suspects pic.twitter.com/exQ9lbxpUX
— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) October 20, 2018
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