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Atlanta police officer shot in arm during call, police say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joyce Lupiani , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer's condition is not serious and recovery is expected. Further information about the event is available from Atlanta police, who reported that the call involved a person with a mental health issue and a weapon, and the officer was shot in the arm.
A police officer in Atlanta was injured during a response to a call. The incident occurred on Monday morning.
The officer's condition is not serious and recovery is expected.
Further information about the event is available from Atlanta police, who reported that the call involved a person with a mental health issue and a weapon, and the officer was shot in the arm.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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