Officer Involved Shooting: 400 Merritts Ave. NE 260150795 Preliminary information: On January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:54 a.m., a verbal dispute inside the Central Park Recreation Center at 400 Merritts Ave. NE escalated to gunfire. An Atlanta Police officer working an off-duty job at location intervened and discharged his firearm. The suspect was taken into custody and was transported to the hospital by ambulance for a non-gunshot related injury. Preliminary investigation indicates two vict

4.1K views · 18 reactions | UPDATE: The #Atlanta Police Department said a police shooting occurred on Bill Kennedy Way in southeast Atlanta. The officer is reportedly uninjured and there is no official word if anyone was shot. Our @adammerrittmurphy has more on this story in the link in our bio. | Atlanta News First | Facebook

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Congratulations to Officer Lamar Jacobs of the Atlanta Police Department for being named Georgia’s Top Cop at the 2025 NAPO Top Cops Awards! Officer Jacob’s accepted the prestigious national honor in Washington, D.C. last night. The award recognizes officers who demonstrate extraordinary bravery and service. Officer Jacobs earned this distinction for his heroic actions during the June 2024 Peachtree Center mass shooting, where his quick response helped save lives. His courage reflects not only h